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Wellness Wednesday: Why You Should Love Avocado

Wellness Wednesday: Do you love avocado?

I am not sure we can be friends if you don’t love avocado.

If you do, great!

Now let’s take your avocado obsession to a whole new level of excitement.

Avocado is actually a fruit. I bet you didn’t know that.

It is a nutrient-dense fruit that offers many health benefits. Here are a few of them:

  • Avocado is a fibre-filled fruit, which is good for digestion.
  • Avocado is a healthy fat: the good kind of fat you shouldn’t worry about.
  • Avocado is a nutrient booster. It helps the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients from other foods.
  • Avocado benefits skin and hair quality, preventing dryness and rashes.
  • The vitamin B9 in avocado is linked to a lower risk of birth defects, and is also good for the heart and for decreasing the chance of a stroke.
  • Avocado is high in potassium. One avocado contains more potassium than a banana.
  • Avocado is good for your nerves and eyes, and can help soothe irritated gums.
  • If you are particular about your fitness, you should be friends with avocados. They help with weight management and muscle building.
  • Avocados exhibit anti-cancer properties, which is great for cancer prevention.

Avocados are simply irresistible and deserve to be loved.

This isn’t #JusticeForAvocado, it’s a #LoveAvocado Campaign Day!

By the way, this exotic fruit is versatile. I mean, name a better combo than avocado and bread.

Tell us in the comments what you like to pair with avocado.

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