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%)