With fat-soluble vitamins E and vitamin K in large amounts, Avocados are incredibly mineral-dense, with high amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.
By Dr. Chitalu Chilufya | WD Columnist.
Lusaka, Sept. 3 –Avocados are one of the world’s most perfect foods. They are easily digested and contain over 25 essential nutrients including iron, copper, magnesium and essential fatty acids that help the body to function optimally.
They increase the body’s ability to assimilate nutrients, so they are a wonderful addition to any nutritious meal to ensure proper absorption of all the vitamins and minerals.
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“Pineapples have been used in traditional medicines for centuries. It has been proved that pineapples reduce the risk of both viral and bacterial infections.” – Dr. Chitalu Chilufya.
They are also an excellent source of glutathione which helps to boost the immune system, strengthen the heart, rebuild the nervous system and slow the aging process.
The monounsaturated fats in avocados reverse insulin resistance which helps to steady blood sugar levels. Due to their nutritional profile, they are one of the closest foods to mother’s breast milk, being a complete and easily assimilable food with protein ratios that are equal to breast milk.
Avocados are high in folate which is essential for women in childbearing years and are also known to aid in preventing strokes and reducing the risk of heart disease.
Try adding a few avocados to your diet each week and enjoy the benefits of this delicious and health promoting food. I would like you to share this article to encourage someone to mind what they eat because we are what we eat!
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About The Author: Dr. Chilufya, a PF presidential candidate, is a public health physician, Mansa Central Member of Parliament and former Minister of Health who led a transformational agenda of the national health system, focused on creating a resilient health approach to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
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