8 Healthy Facts About Avocados
Avocados are rich in phytochemicals that may help prevent the development of certain cancers. A team of scientists who examined the characteristics of avocados that may prevent cancer concluded that "individual and combinations of the phytochemicals from the avocado fruit may offer an advantageous dietary strategy in cancer prevention.” Avocados are also a great source of glutathione, an antioxidant that many health experts say slows aging and may help prevent cancer growth.
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