Re: Re: Ode to the Avacado

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Hey first forgive me for typos: Just thought I would share part of an article

I Just read.

Source:Herbs for Health Magazine. June 2004 Issue:

In the quest for a lean body or healthy hear, many people see fat as a

four-letter word. This fear can be taken to far, particularly when super

nutritious, antioxidant-rich foods, like avocados, are view as off-limit or

forbidden. Actually avocados should be near the top of your shopping list.

Here is why:

They are a rich source of heart-friendly monounsaturated fatty acids, vital

vitamins and important minerals

A medium avocado (about 4 oz) provides a powerful 500 mg of potassium, more

than one third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for folate (folic acid), and

10 percent or more of the RDA for iron, magnesium, beta carotene and vitamins C,

E and B6.

Avocados contain more folate than any other fruit. They also posses powerful

antioxidant activity and disease-fighting properties.

Improving your diet and health can be a satisfying experience when your taste

buds are treated to the rich taste and creamy texture of an avocado.

Avocados rival many other widely touted anti- aging foods, such as red wine

and grapes. Avocados contain more lutein than any other fruit. This carotenoid

provides powerful protection against cataracts and macular degeneration, major

causes of blindness.

Avocados contain at least twice as much beta-sitosterol ( a plant steral that

inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestines) as corn, green soybeans, or

olives and more than 4 times as much as bananas, apples, cantaloupe, grapes,

plums and cherries. This antioxidant may also protect against cancer.

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