You Should...Avocados

If you love avocados like I do, then this post will make you one happy person! Avocados are a nutrient packed, fatty fruit that help with your waistline and many other important body parts. The fat that is in avocados is a healthy, dietary fat that does the body good.

 You should add avocados to your diet because they...

• build muscle. One of the functions of dietary fat includes the production of testosterone. The production of testosterone triggers muscle growth.
• strengthen bone. Dietary fat also produces estrogen, which is a bone-building hormone.One cup of avocado slices also provides 44 milligrams of magnesium, a mineral essential to bone health.
• help your heart. The best fat for cardiovascular health is monounsaturated fats, and avocados happen to be the only fruit that is high with these healthy fats. Avocados also contain potassium, which
  work to reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure.
• keep you slim. Healthy fats promote feeling full in between meals and snacks.Control your hunger, and you can reach your goals faster.
• protect your eyes. Yep, avocados protect your eyes from age-related vision diseases.
• optimize food power. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are found in vegetables like tomatoes, spinach, and carrots. Your body needs a little bit of healthy fat to absorb all that vitamin goodness. Avocados increase the absorption of these beneficial nutrients.