Avocados are one of the easiest healthy foods to add to your day. They're the fruit of the Persea americana tree, native to Central and South America, and they're packed with nutrients.
Why they're worth eating
- Heart-healthy fats: mostly monounsaturated fat, which can help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol when it replaces saturated fat.
- Vitamins: vitamins K, E, C, B5, B6 and folate.
- Minerals: a good source of potassium and magnesium.
- Fiber: helps you feel full and supports digestion.
- Antioxidants: including lutein and zeaxanthin.
- Better nutrient absorption: the fat helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the other foods you eat with it.
- Bone health: vitamin K plays a role in bone health.
Easy ways to eat more
- Add half an avocado to eggs or toast.
- Slice it into salads to help you absorb more nutrients from the greens.
- Blend it into a smoothie for a creamy texture.
Take it to the court
Need steady energy for a long session? Pair avocado with protein a few hours before you play, like eggs and avocado toast or a chicken salad.
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