This fabulous berry with indescribable taste is the beloved fruit of many. Who could ever pass up the guacamole? Indeed, you don’t need a reason to indulge yourself in this buttery delicacy, but what if we give you 5 more reasons to love this fruit even more, if possible. 1) They are good for your heart         Avocado is a high-fat food. Hold your horses!! It has a good kind of fat. Avocados contain mostly monosaturated fat, which may help lower LDL or bad cholesterol. The oleic fatty acid in them helps reduce cardiovascular inflammation. 2) Helps to fight depression We’re living in a fast-paced world that often neglects our mental well-being. The stigma around mental health would be the final nail in the coffin. We often forget that it’s ‘a sound mind in a sound body’, that both mental and physical health is important to have a healthy balanced life. Feed your mind with good food & good thoughts. Avocado is one of the fruits out there you can consume to prevent depression or to keep depression symptoms at bay. Vitamin B in them can aid in alleviating stress. Avocado has a substantial amount of foliates, a naturally occurring Vitamin B, that is essential for the synthesis of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. This has been shown to decrease depression symptoms and improve cognitive functioning. 3) Good for your bones Avocados are proven to improve bone health. They contain minerals and vitamins that are essential for bone health. Vitamin K increases Calcium absorption and decreases the loss of Calcium via urinary excretion. Vitamin C in avocados assists in the production of collagen, a protein that maintains healthy cartilage. These Vitamins along with Boron, Folate, and Copper play a huge part in preventing osteoporosis. 4) Promotes healthy digestion Incorporating avocados into your diet will boost your mechanism and gives you a happy gut. Dietary fiber promotes regular bowel movements and high levels of potassium and magnesium will prevent constipation by attracting water into your digestive system. 5) Contributes to eye-health Hola avocados for perfect vision. Nutrient-rich avocados can keep your eyesight strong and protect you from a majority of eye conditions. Lutein, a natural antioxidant, maintain eye health and fight age-related macular degeneration. Unsurprisingly, a single ounce of avocado contains 80 micrograms of lutein. Other nutrients in avocado, such as Vitamin A & E, Zinc, and Zeaxanthin promote overall eye health. In summary, having an avocado a day can help you in fighting off night blindness, dry eyes, cataracts, and glaucoma. Though we promised you only 5 health benefits, avocados are also known to lower the risks of prostate and colon cancer, arthritis, and even birth defects. Should we all march out to the streets and have a petition to change ‘an apple a day’ to ‘an avocado a day’? As to how to incorporate this God-given green boon into your diet, there are a confusing number of options out there. Spread it on your toast, as a side dish, hide it in your cheat-day sandwich, and make a smoothie, or the ultimate guacamole? If you’re too lazy, just eat it raw, whatever lets your stomach happy. And trouble finding fresh avocados? Let us help you with that.