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Monounsaturated fats

Monounsaturated fats are fat molecules with a
single unsaturated carbon link. In plain terms,
she continued, it’s an unsaturated lipid that

reduces LDL cholesterol without impacting HDL

cholesterol.

Your arteries constrict and stiffen at the edges

when you have too much LDL cholesterol. As a

result, there is less blood flowing through the
arteries, which increases the risk of blood clots
and other health issues.

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High in Fibre
Nurse Ajetunmobi Tayo Mercy Health
Oduduwa Hostel Nurse/Matron Foods with more fibre tend to keep you fuller

Benefits of longer than foods with less fibre. According to
the Mayo Clinic, this makes avocados a fan-

Avocados tastic choice for anyone who is controlling
vocados have gained popularity as a their weight.
cuisine in recent years, with individu-

Aals slicing the creamy fruit to spread
Rich in Folate
on toast or blending it into smoothies. With
good cause, this green fruit has established Great source of potassium The B vitamin folate is crucial for healthy brain
itself as a mainstay in kitchens all around function. Folate can aid in the prevention of
High sodium levels can raise blood pres-
the world. Avocados are a versatile compo- birth abnormalities, particularly those that im-
sure, and potassium makes it possible for
nent in cooking and offer a number of health pact the baby’s spine and brain.
benefits. the body to expel more sodium through
the urine. According to the American
In soups, dips, and even chocolate truffles, Heart Association, this consequently re-

avocado is employed as a fatty fruit. Avoca-
duces our blood pressure.
dos can be a great fat substitution for bak-
ing that won’t give your desserts an avoca-
do flavour, depending on how you use them.

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