Comments on: 11 Health Benefits of Avocado

By: someone who kows more that the scientist

someone who kows more that the scientist — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:30:47 +0000

how many responses did you get sayin you are the ignorant moron posing as a scientist you better do some research before putting a comment you know nothing of

By: jenny

jenny — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:38:43 +0000

i eat 3 avocado a day, is that too much? i guess im addicted to it.. i like the taste.. will i gain weight if i contine to eat too much avocado?

By: IP

IP — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:55:29 +0000

Hi Dr Chris,

If you mentioned that #6 is wrong, please leave us with some explanation. You are actually leading us into a more question mark situation. Why you say it is wrong.

By: Ramona

Ramona — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:10:34 +0000

I am not a doctor,
Avocado has essenial fats for a healthy thyroid,
I live in Sri Lanka and we a lucky,we have much of it in our country,
thanks for the information,I feel so blessed,will be eating more of it as I have high cholesterol.

By: Aruna Prabath

Aruna Prabath — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:20:48 +0000

I love Avocado

By: Dr. Chris

Dr. Chris — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:29:19 +0000

# 6 is totally wrong. ( Sodium reduces the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.) Please get your facts right. Wrong info could be disastrous. Thank you.

By: chocolate eyes

chocolate eyes — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:25:46 +0000

The avocado contains little vitamin B 12 and calcium, limited zinc and modest phosphorus. Its half-a-fruit quota of riboflavin and thiamine for children is about 9.5 and 8%, respectively, hence about equal to its relative calorie contribution. But the striking thing is that no less than eight essential nutrients are apparently present in about a 2: 1 calorie ratio. Nor is that all; three additional nutrients, potassium, copper and pantothenic acid, (for which I could not find precise Recommended Dietary Allowances) are also estimated to be present in avocado at about twice the calorie content. Per calorie, the avocado is indeed remarkably nutritious.

There is not space here to discuss either the human body’s uses or the status in typical diets of these various nutrients. Judgments vary; several surveys have concluded that one or another of them is deficient in a considerable portion of American diets. Next we will look briefly at one of the least discussed vitamins in the group of nutrients provided by the avocado.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is important for the nervous system, red blood cells, teeth and gums. The Harvard Health Letter for March, 1991, reported 1990 data indicating that most Americans consume too little of vitamin B6.

By: pazyman

pazyman — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:24:49 +0000

Avocados are a good way to get more lutein in the diet. An ounce of avocado contains 81 micrograms of lutein. Lutein has been shown to be concentrated in the macula of the eye, and research suggests that it may help maintain healthy eyesight as we age.

Lutein is a natural antioxidant that may help maintain eye health as we get older. By adding avocado to foods like salads, salsa, soups or sandwiches you can get more of the phytonutrient lutein in your diet.

By: viola

viola — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:20:59 +0000

Avocado is a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Adequate intake of potassium can help guard against circulatory diseases, like high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke.

Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. One cup of avocado has about 23% of the Daily Value for folate, a nutrient important for heart health.

Another study showed that individuals who consume folate-rich diets have a much lower risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke than those who do not consume much of this vital nutrient.

Not only avocado has a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids including oleic acid, which has recently been shown to offer significant protection against breast cancer, but it is also a very concentrated dietary source of the “carotenoid lutein”. It also contains measurable amounts of related carotenoids plus significant quantities of vitamin E.

A few slices of avocado in salad, or mixing some chopped avocado into salsa will not only add a rich, creamy flavor, but will greatly increase your body’s ability to absorb the health-promoting carotenoids that vegetables provide.

By: lee sawyer

lee sawyer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:16:19 +0000

1. Avocado has been used traditionally to help people with sexual problems.

2. Great antioxidant and can be used for skin disorders

3. Avocado will aid healing for people suffering from digestive and circulatory problems

4. Another benefit of avocado for the skin where avocado paste can be applied to rashes and rough skin to make it smoother.

5. The brighter the fruit, the more beta-carotene (the substance that helps to prevent cancer) your avocado contains.