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Avocado is a fruit of high nutritional value. It contains all the vitamins present in the plant kingdom and helps fight cardiovascular complications. In the avocado are carbohydrates, proteins, fats,vitamins A, C, D, B6 and E, minerals, fiber and water
 
Components and benefits of avocado
 
The power of the avocado is the large amount of minerals and vitamins it has, which makes it anessential food in a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some of the qualities of this fruit and its benefits for the body:
• Rich in magnesium, which contributes to the metabolism of lipids, proteins andcalcium.
• High content of ascorbic acid, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, (contains 60 times more potassium than bananas), all vital elements for growth, health maintenance andobtaining necessary physical force.
• Source of manganese, essential micronutrient for proper brain function and metabolism of carbohydrates.
 
• Rich in glutathione, an antioxidant that helps preventcertain cancers and heart problems, and the neutralization of free radicals that cause brain damage
• High concentration of lutein, a phytochemical also known as carotenoid that protects against eyediseases such as macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly
• High in folic acid, necessary for pregnant women involved in the formation of fetal neural tube
• Source ofVitamin A, which protects the skin and vision and contributes to defense against infection
• Source of vitamins B1, B2 and B3, associated with the proper functioning of the nervous system
• Contributionof vitamin B6, which controls the arteriosclerosis and some depression
• Source of Vitamin C, which strengthens the body's defenses
• High intake of vitamin E, high antioxidant and ally against thesymptoms of aging, preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease.
 
Caloric value of the avocado
 
Fats (mostly monounsaturated) are the main component of avocado after water, so its calorific...
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