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The 7 Little Known Health Benefits of Avocados
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    By: Michelle Schoffro Cook
    March 15, 2019

Who doesn’t love guacamole or avocado toast? Not only are avocados delicious with just about everything, they offer a wide variety of health benefits. While most people are already aware that avocados help boost skin health thanks to their healthy fat content, here are some of my favorite lesser-known health benefits of avocados.
Leukemia Treatment

An exciting study published in the medical journal Cancer Research found that a compound found in avocados, known as avocatin-b, induces the death of leukemia cells. While the research is still in its early stages, there are so many health benefits of avocados it is worth adding more to your diet if you’re suffering with this condition.
Autism Spectrum Benefits

If you or someone you know is on the autism spectrum, you may want to start eating more avocados. That’s because avocados contain a powerful healing nutrient known as glutathione. Research published in Medical Science Monitor found that glutathione effectively treated the effects of autism-related conditions. The study focused on glutathione supplements but it is still worth enjoying more of these versatile fruits.
Osteoarthritis Pain Alleviator

According to research in the journal Arthroscopy, avocados were found to have positive effects on pain levels in those suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees or hips.
Other Anti-Cancer Benefits

Research in the Journal of Experimental Therapeutics and Oncology found that avocados have several anti-cancer benefits. Not only do they encourage cancer cells to commit suicide, they also directly inhibit cancer cells and their growth.
Anti-Microbial Effects

As antibiotics become increasingly less effective against superbugs, it’s good to know that research published in BioMed Research International found that avocados exhibited antimicrobial activity against some bacteria and fungi. Just one more reason to enjoy more avocados.
Heart Health Benefits

Thanks to the presence of vitamin K in avocados, these delightful foods also boost heart health.
Boosts Carotenoid Absorption

When avocados are eaten alongside foods with carotenoids like beta carotene primarily found in orange and green vegetables, they increase the amount of these nutrients absorbed. That means extra eye and skin health benefits for adding avocado to your leafy green salad or with those carrots or squash you’re eating. And, yes, avocados contain some carotenoids but there are other vegetables that offer more of these critical nutrients.

The 7 Little Known Health Benefits of Avocados
How to Add More Avocados to Your Diet

Most people already know how delicious avocados are in guacamole. But, don’t let your avocado repertoire stop there. You can also add avocado to your smoothies, salads, dips, sandwiches, wraps and even top soups with slices of avocado. You can blend avocado with cocoa and a sweetener for a delicious and healthy chocolate mousse. They can also be added to other desserts as a cake ingredient (replacing some of the oil or butter in a recipe) or a frosting (simply blend avocado and some icing sugar and cocoa or other flavor to use as a frosting for cakes, cookies, or cupcakes).
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Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD, DNM shares her food growing, cooking, preserving, and other food self-sufficiency adventures at FoodHouseProject.com. She is the publisher of the free e-newsletter World’s Healthiest News and an international best-selling and 20-time published book author whose works include: The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life. Follow her work.
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18 comments
Renata B16 minutes ago

Add also: 1. fattening; 2. big holes in your wallet!!!! But they are very nice. I would eat them every ay if I could and if it were suitable.
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RK R19 minutes ago

I am being the Devil's Avocado here when stating one half of an avocado a day will be health beneficial as long as you are watching your healthy fats.
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Rita D22 minutes ago

I eat at least 3 a week, and if it starves off cancer all the better, a staple in my diet regardless.
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Kathy K23 minutes ago

Thanks
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Joan E Rabout an hour ago

So how much avocado does one need to eat to get these benefits?
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Cindy M. Dabout an hour ago

It seems I'm healthier than I thought!! Hooray for me :)
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Janet B2 hours ago

Thanks
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Martin H3 hours ago

Thank you.
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Carol S4 hours ago

It's a shame they are so calorie dense :(
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Danuta W6 hours ago

Thank you for sharing
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