Health Benefits of Avocado

One cup of avocado provides 23% value of  recommended daily  allowance and  are good for pregnant women since the high folate content in them helps in the development of brain and other tissues of the baby.  The B6 vitamin in avocado may help in reducing nausea that is associated with pregnancy. Low folate levels, early in pregnancy are linked to neural tube disorders and spina bifida. 

Vitamin E in Avocado protects our skin from free radicals.
An avocado a day can help keep the neurologist away.

Avocados are high in beta-sit sterol, that lowers cholesterol levels. Mono-saturated fats in avocados helps in reducing LDL cholesterol level and are good for the heart.
Avocado are high in oleic acid, which prevent breast cancer.

avocados helps in maintaining blood sugar levels.

Avocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that helps in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease.

Avocados have more of the carotenoid lutein that protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases.
Avocados inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.

Mashing an avocado and rubbing it on your hair for five minutes after washing, will add luster to your hair; rinse hair with water afterwards.
An avocado mask made of mashed avocados, honey, and lime juice can be applied to the face as a moisturizing treatment to counteract the drying effects of the hot sun.