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AvocadosAlso known as the "Alligator Pear," for its shape and texture this gem is on my top anti-aging foods list for good reason. High in monunsaturated fats, like those found in olive oil, the avocado and phytonutrients in it can help reduce cholesterol levels. You can't loose! Avocados are also a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Another bonus for the heart. Just one cup of avocado contains 23% of the daily value for folate. Folate or folic acid has been shown to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke. For you gals, avocados are a rich source of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. In recent studies it has been shown to offer significant protection against breast cancer. If you guys thought you were being left out, avocados contain high amounts of lutein and vitamin E. Both nutrients were shown, in a laboratory study, to inhibit the growth of androgen-dependent and androgen-independent prostate cancer cells. It is interesting to note that lutein alone did not inhibit the growth but had to be in the presence of the tocopherols (vitamin E) and the monounsaturated fats. Whole foods, whole health! When consuming avocado make sure you add it to other health promoting foods like a salsa or a tossed salad. In the March 2005 issue of the Journal of Nutrition it was stated that the nutrients in avocados actually help the body utilize the nutrients from other vegetables better when they are eaten together. Adding avocado to salad can increase the absorption of beta-carotene and lycopene by 2.6 and 4.4 times higher, respectively. Being heart healthy and being loaded with nutrients makes avocados a must for the anti-aging lifestyle. Quick Tips on Serving Avocados
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