Help you lose weight
Despite the high fat content of avocados, eating them can help you lose weight. Avocados contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber feeds your intestinal bacteria, keeping them happy and healthy so they work very hard for you.
Avocados slow the passage of food, making nutrients better absorbed. They also control blood sugar peaks, so your body won’t store fat as easily.
Improve eyesight
Avocados contain two very important carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. Carotenoids are antioxidants that remove free radicals from your body (free radicals are created during daily activities). Both lutein and zeaxanthin are necessary for eye health. These two carotenoids work well separately, but work even better together.
They are the only carotenoids that accumulate in the macula, an area of the eye essential for vision. Studies show a strong link between reduced cataract formation and macular degeneration.
