HEALTH BENEFITS
California Avocado Commission: www.californiaavocado.com/nutrition
Excellent source of vitamins & minerals
(½ medium avocado provides the following)
- Fiber (20%): reduces hunger & keeps blood sugar in check
- Vitamin K (20%): supports healthy blood clotting
- Foliate (15%) helps prevents kidney disease
- Vitamin C (10%): healthy immune system, prevents cardiovascular disease & prenatal problems
- Vitamin E (10%) : antioxidant & promotes healthy hair, skin & eyes
- Monounsaturated Fats (good fats) 8 grams: reduces cholesterol & risk of heart disease & stroke
- Lutein 200MCG: beneficial for prevention of eye disease
- Magnesium (5%): helps reduce high blood pressure & hypertension
- Potassium (10%): helps reduce blood pressure & cholesterol
Essential B-Vitamins
- Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6 (10%)
- Pantothenic Acid or Vitamin B6 (10%)
- Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 (10%)
- Niacin or vitamin B3 (10%)