The Power of the Avocado

You may think that the British love affair with the humble avocado is well and truly over. But we’ve got news for you, it isn’t.

It has been the most pinned fruit on Pinterest, it’s dominated social media and Nigella Lawson famously proclaimed that avocado1 on toast was the “fabric of [her] life”.

But with 38%2 growth year on year here in the UK, the popularity is continuing to soar and with the power of an avocado, we can understand just why that is! Social buzz and celeb endorsement aside, this nutritious and delicious fruit has become a staple part of many Brit’s lives, by offering health benefits such as:

1. Vitamins

Rich in vitamins a, b, c3 – pretty much the whole alphabet! Which help with vision, appearance of skin and strength of bones.

2. Minerals

Avocados are abundant in other essential minerals including iron and copper5 which are great for promoting red blood cell production and a healthy heart.

3. Potassium

Bananas have earned themselves quite a reputation in the fitness world. But did you know one avocado gives you twice as much potassium than a banana, which is great for those who are trying to control their blood pressure.

4. Protein rich

Believe it or not, you can get protein from plant based fruits. Try swapping your bacon for avocado in the morning and you’ll see that this’ll keep you fuelled right up until lunchtime.

5. Low in sugar

Each 30g avocado contains, wait for it… 0.09g of sugar, making dentists everywhere giddy with excitement.

6. High in fibre

Hands up, how many of you have tried dieting and failed? Did you know that eating avocados as part of a balanced diet can help contribute to weight loss, reduce blood sugar spikes and is strongly linked to a lower risk of many diseases.

7. The F word

Don’t be alarmed! We’re talking about all the good fats that contain mono saturated fats such as oleic and linoleic acid. These fats when eaten as part of a healthy and balanced diet can help promote good heart health and also play a vital role in regulating cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are also present in avocados, are polyunsaturated fats that help to stabilise blood pressure10. So if you’re struggling to find the perfect balance between lifestyle and diet this might be the perfect aide for you.

These top seven benefits don’t even begin to scratch the surface when it comes to the power of avocado, but next time you think about adding it to your salad or sarnie, combining it with eggs for brekkie or even topping it on your pizza, be rest assured you’re adding a whole lot of goodness to your plate.