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A dietitian reveals why absolutely everyone should eat avocados

No matter what type of diet you follow, you should be eating avo. - by Laura Barry
  • 04 Nov 2019
A dietitian reveals why absolutely everyone should eat avocados

Australia is a nation of avocado-lovers. In fact, in the years 2017 to 2018, Australians ate an average of 3.5kg of avocados each. That’s a whole lot of avo on toast and guacamole.

There aren’t many foods that fit into every type of diet plan, but avocado is certainly one of them. Dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen says that everyone should eat avocado, no matter what type of diet they follow.

“Whether it’s vegan, paleo, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, Mediterranean or the DASH diet, all these ways of eating share one thing in common – avocados,” said Lyndi. “While I don’t promote diets or any restrictive ways of eating, avocados have a health halo that make them one food on which we can all agree.”

“The unique combination of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats found in avocados can help keep your immune system fighting fit, boost energy, enhance brain power, build bone, aid gut health, support healthy skin and even put you in a better mood. In short, avocados are a naturally delicious, versatile fruit that – quite frankly – make everything better.”

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4 reasons why avocados tick all the boxes for every diet

  1. Avo can put you in a good mood thanks to the energy boosting nutrients niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and vitamin C found in the fruit.
  2. Research suggests that avocados help keep the gut happy by feeding the good gut bacteria with important dietary fibre.
  3. Research shows adding avocado to a salad can increase your ability to absorb nutrients from other colourful ingredients five-fold, such as tomatoes and carrots.
  4. Avocado looks after your skin from within thanks to its healthy fats, niacin and vitamins C & E when eaten as part of a healthy, varied diet. As a source of vitamin E avocados can also contribute to cell protection from free radical damage.

Make lunch time a little healthier by eating these delicious chicken and avocado rice paper rolls in the video below. 

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Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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