What Happens When You Eat Avocado Every Day
Updated: Apr. 29, 2019
You'll be pleasantly surprised at what they can do for your heart, mind, and skin.
New York Times best-selling author Frank Lipman, MD, says, “Avocados are truly one of nature’s little miracle foods and I encourage you to enjoy them several times a week.” From improving digestion to boosting your complexion, avocado benefits are endless.
#1: Your cholesterol improves
While avocados may have a bad reputation for being high in calories and fat—half contains 113 calories and 10 grams of fat—they mostly give you monounsaturated fat, which is healthy in moderation. The good fat boosts your levels of good HDL cholesterol while lowering the bad LDL cholesterol.
#2: You have better digestion
Half of an avocado contains just under 5 grams of dietary fibre (depending on the size). Nutritionist Megan Ware, RDN, reports that adding avocado to your daily dietary regimen can help prevent constipation and maintain healthy digestion. Another benefit of this high fibre fruit is that you will feel full longer. By adding avocado slices to your toast, sandwich, or salad, you can stay satiated for up to three hours. You could even try replacing your everyday yogurt with this creamy avocado parfait.
#3: You get protection from disease and infection
Avocados are a great source of B vitamins, which help prevent disease and infection, reports WebMD. They’re also loaded with vitamins C and E, plus natural plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer. And because they’re high in antioxidant phytochemicals (such as lutein and zeaxanthin), avocados may help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration, reports Ware.
#4: You’ll sleep better
Not only do avocados taste great, but they’re also loaded with magnesium (19.5 milligrams for half of an avocado), which experts consider an anti-stress nutrient, says nutrition expert Elise Museles. Just make sure to wash your avocados before eating them.
#5: You’ll have a natural glow
Glowing skin, bright eyes, and shiny hair are added perks from eating this amazing superfood. This is because of its fat-soluble vitamins and monounsaturated fats. While these benefits come from eating avocados, there are also advantages from using them topically, reports Medical News Today. For more avocado benefits, read up on how to use avocado oil to strengthen your hair.
