The Avocado

Avocados contain compounds that lower cholesterol and help prevent certain types of cancers, heart disease, diabetes and obesity.  Avocados have antioxidant as well as antacid properties.  They contain fourteen minerals, notable iron and copper, which aid in red blood cell regeneration, and potassium.  They are one of the best sources of vitamin A, contain no starch, and minimal sugar.  Avacados are 80 percent fat, all of it good fat.  They are a good source of protein and have more potassium than bananas without all the sugar.  They are rich sources of the phytochemicals and glutathione, a powerful antioxidant and anti-aging chemical.  Avaocados are also the richest source of lutein, which protects against cancer and eye diseases.  They are also very high in vitamin E.

Source: "Doctor of the Future" by Dan Yachter

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