Friday, May 18, 2018 by: Ralph Flores Tags: antioxidant, avocado, brain function, brain health, carotenoid, cognitive health, eye disease, eye health, food, food as medicine, food science, good diet, good nutrition, goodscience, lutein, lutein absorption, macular degeneration, proper diet, proper nutrition, zeaxanthin (Natural News) There’s a lot to be said of the health benefits of avocados. They are an excellent source of healthy unsaturated fats, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. In older adults especially, the fruits increase lutein levels in the brain and eyes which significantly improves cognitive functions, a study in the journal Nutrients reported. The study, conducted by scientists from Tufts University, found that for adults aged 50 and older, those who ate a fresh avocado a day had increased their lutein levels in their eyes and demonstrated improved working memory and problem-solving skills. Lutein is a carotenoid found in yellow- and … [Read more...] about 1 avocado a day for 6 months can improve brain function in older adults: Study
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A pop-up avocado museum is opening in California — and tickets cost $27
By Amy Graff, SFGATE Updated 8:17 am, Thursday, April 26, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-14', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 14', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Thecado.co Image 1of/14 CaptionClose Image 1 of 14 The Cado opens in San Diego on June 16. The Cado opens … [Read more...] about A pop-up avocado museum is opening in California — and tickets cost $27
Social media erupts over California restaurant serving “deconstructed avocado toast bowl’
By Amy Graff, SFGATE Updated 2:34 pm, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Social media erupts over California restaurant serving “deconstructed avocado toast bowl’
Why avocados are so good for you: boosts heart health, prevents cancer and more
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 by: Jessica Dolores Tags: anti-cancer, avocado, avocado oil, cancer fighting foods, cancer prevention, cardiovascularl health, collagen production, food as medicine, Fresh, fruits, functional food, good diets, good nutrition, groceries, healing food, healing foods, healthy fats, healthy food, healthyfood, heart health, hypertension, ingredients, nutrition, superfoods, weight loss foods (Natural News) Our ancestors knew about the benefits of avocado, one of the oldest food plants in Mexico. The natives of Mexico treated avocado as both a food and medicine. The Aztecs used avocado leaves, seed, seed oil, and fruit pulp treat various diseases. They made tea out of the leaves and took them as medicine for cough, colds, diarrhea, and hypertension. Avocado tea also promoted menstrual flow, and the leaves were used to heal bruises. Today, modern research gives us more reasons to include avocado in our list of must-have fruits. Animal studies, for instance, … [Read more...] about Why avocados are so good for you: boosts heart health, prevents cancer and more
Green, creamy, tasty: It’s an avocado-a-ganza
By Lizzie Johnson Updated 4:57 pm, Sunday, April 8, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Lizzie Johnson / San Francisco Chronicle Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 Among the tasties offered at Avacado Con on April 8, 2018, were tacos and fried avacados. Among the tasties offered at Avacado Con on April 8, 2018, were tacos and fried avacados. Photo: Lizzie Johnson / San Francisco Chronicle Image 2 of 4 Avacados in San Francisco on 5/31/06. By Penni Gladstone, SF Chronicle Avacados in San Francisco on 5/31/06. By Penni Gladstone, SF Chronicle Photo: Penni … [Read more...] about Green, creamy, tasty: It’s an avocado-a-ganza