Wow! These are the benefits of avocado for body and mental health
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. not only has a delicious taste, avocado has many health benefits. Those of you who have trouble sleeping at night are advised to start consuming avocados.
Avocado is one of the seasonal fruits that can be found in Indonesia. Generally, avocados are hunted by those who are on a diet because they contain vegetable fats.
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Just so you know, avocado vegetable fat is known to provide nutrients for skin and hair.
More than that, avocado actually has many benefits. The following are some of the benefits of avocado that you may not know about:
1. Helps absorption of vitamins
Mia Syn, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, says avocado fat is not only good for skin and hair. “Healthy fats in avocado can help absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, K, and E,” Mia told Elite Daily via email, reported Wednesday (1/8/2018).
“Vitamin K is important for blood clotting, while vitamin E helps protect cells, tissues, and organs from free radical damage,” he added.
2. Maintain mental health
The New York Times reports, avocados contain lots of magnesium which is good for maintaining mental health and avoiding stress.
“Magnesium deficiency has been linked to stress, high levels of anxiety, and difficulty sleeping,” says Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a professor of pulmonary and sleep medicine at the University of Southern California.
“Magnesium is one substance that is needed so that you can sleep soundly at night,” added Raj.
3. Prevent Cataracts
According to a study published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, experts found some carotenoids or pigments in avocados are effective at preventing cataracts and vision problems in older people.
4. Prevent constipation
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, avocados contain lots of fiber which is good for digestion and prevents constipation.
“Avocados contain about 40 percent of the recommended daily fiber intake for body needs,” said experts.
All avocado meat is basically good, but the most nutritious is the pulp that is closest to the skin.
“So make sure to scoop everything up and don’t throw anything away,” said Mia Syn. (Gloria Setyvani Putri)
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This article was published on Kompas.com with the title “4 Hidden Benefits of Avocados, One of which is Maintaining Mental Health”,
