● Studies show avocados can significantly improve our gut health and digestive system
● The World Avocado Organisation shares two gut-friendly recipes that can help you get on the right track in terms of gastrointestinal health
An ever-growing amount of research points to the significant role the gut plays in your health and well-being. In fact, more than 70% of the immune system resides in the gut, and the good bacteria in it keeps us healthy by producing vitamins that help fend off harmful bacteria.
According to research carried out by the Journal of Nutrition, avocados have been proven to help promote gut health and aid digestion due to the number of nutrients and antioxidants they contain, as well as their biochemical profile. Studies have found that avocados are rich in a variety of nutrients that support a healthy gut microbiome. Research has also shown that avocados are a great source of fibre, which can help regulate bowel movements and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, and doctors have recommended avocados as one of the healthy fats to add to your diet to boost gut health and the immune system.
Avocados contain healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, that can help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve nutrient absorption. They also contain a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin E and potassium, which are important for overall gut health. In addition, the fibres in avocados can act as prebiotics (food for beneficial bacteria in the intestines) and have been found to improve intestinal health. Eating fibrous foods, such as avocados (4.6g of fibre per half an avocado), is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer. Most people are able t0 enhance their gut health naturally through their diet, which is why the World Avocado Organisation are sharing some tasty avo-filled recipes that are easy on the stomach but packed full of flavour and fibre.
Avocados are more than just a creamy, delicious addition to meals—they are a nutritional powerhouse and have emerged as a true superfood with a myriad of health benefits. Embrace the avocado and savour the benefits it brings to your life, added Ms. Rima Rao, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Convenor, NetProFaN Gujarat.
