Incredible Ways These Popular Superfoods Can Improve Your Overall Health

Avocados

Avocados, a popular stone fruit, make the perfect addition to a smoothie, tastes great on toast, and have surprising uses in baked goods. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Nutrient Database, one avocado includes four grams of protein, 13.5 grams of dietary fiber, twenty-four milligrams of calcium, 19.7 grams of monounsaturated fat, and 3.65 grams of polyunsaturated fat. Avocados are also a good source of many other nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, and folate.

The fiber in avocados promotes healthy digestion, detoxification, reducing inflammation, and lowering the risk of serious health issues such as stroke, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Folate is linked to lowering the risk of some cancers (e.g., stomach, cervical, colon, and pancreatic), reducing the risk of miscarriage, and reducing the likelihood of depression. Consuming the healthy fats in avocados help keep individuals full, promote healthy skin, maintain stable levels of blood sugar thanks to slowing the body’s breakdown of carbohydrates, and may even improve the immune system. Continue reading for another powerhouse fruit on the list of popular superfoods.