Health Benefits

• Avocado is a green, pear-shaped fruit often called an “alligator pear.” It is loaded with healthy fats, fiber and various important nutrients.

• Potassium is an important mineral that most people don't get enough of. Avocados are very high in potassium, which should support healthy blood pressure levels.

• Avocados and avocado oil are high in monounsaturated oleic acid, a heart-healthy fatty acid that is believed to be one of the main reasons for the health benefits of olive oil.

• Avocados tend to be rich in fiber — about 7% by weight, which is very high compared to most other foods. Fiber may have important benefits for weight loss and metabolic health.

• Numerous studies have shown that eating avocado can improve heart disease risk factors like total, “bad” LDL and “good” HDL cholesterol, as well as blood triglycerides.

• One dietary survey found that people who ate avocados had a much higher nutrient intake and a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.

• Studies have shown that eating avocado or avocado oil with vegetables can dramatically increase the number of antioxidants you take in.

Nutrition Details

• Vitamin K
  • Amount per serving: 26%
  • Serving size: 3.5oz
• Folate
  • Amount per serving: 20%
  • Serving size: 3.5oz
• Vitamin C
  • Amount per serving: 17%
  • Serving size: 3.5oz
• Potassium
  • Amount per serving: 14%
  • Serving size: 3.5oz
• Vitamin B-5
  • Amount per serving: 14%
  • Serving size: 3.5oz
• Vitamin B-6
  • Amount per serving: 13%
  • Serving size: 3.5oz
• Vitamin E
  • Amount per serving: 10%
  • Serving size: 3.5oz

• American Botanical Council
• BBC Good Food
• Life Extension
• Natural Health Research Institute

• Ask Dr. Nandi
• Health Line
• Medical News Today
• Pub Med