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An Avocado

Avocado is a creamy fruit commonly used fresh in salads, sandwiches, dips, and savory dishes. Although often treated like a vegetable in cooking, it is botanically a fruit.

Beneficial properties

rich in monounsaturated fats high in fiber contains potassium supports heart health provides antioxidant compounds

Nutritional highlights

Avocado provides monounsaturated fat, fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin K, vitamin E, and smaller amounts of vitamin C and B vitamins.

Caution. Avocado is high in potassium, so people with advanced kidney disease or those on potassium-restricted diets may need to limit intake.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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