01 July 2006

Avocados are actually an oily berry fruit. They are just about the perfect food. They are full of protein and healthy, monounsaturated fats (which give them their rich, smooth texture and flavour) They are also full of fibre and water, which help the body clear out acids. Avocados are quickly digested, so they don’t putrefy in the stomach or intestines the way animal fats and protein can do, and they create twice as much usable energy as they require to be digested. Avocados contain no starch and very little sugar, so they do not raise blood sugar levels. Avocados contains several beneficial chemical compounds to improve health such as counteracting cholesterol (phytosterol), buffering acids (glutathione), and protecting against cataracts, macular degeneration, and certain types of cancer (lutein) – up to three or four times as much as found in other common vegetables and fruits. Avocados contain fourteen minerals including iron and copper and more potassium than bananas, without all the sugar. Avocados are also one of the best sources of Vitamin E.