Showing posts with label Benefits of. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefits of. Show all posts

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Beneficial Nutritional Avocados

The Benefits and Nutritional Facts of Avocados

The average avocado contains 300 calories and 30 grams of healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat.

Avocados have the highest protein content of any fruit.


Avocados contain more potassium than bananas.

One avocado contains 81 mcg of lutein. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts. source

Avocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.

Avocados are high in oleic acid which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.

Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels.

Avocados are the best fruit source for vitamin E. source

Percent Daily Values (%DV) for one Avocado
  • Vit A - 6%

  • Vit C - 33%

  • Vit E - 21%

  • Vit K - 53%

  • Thiamin - 9%

  • Riboflavin - 15%

  • Niacin - 17%

  • Vit B6 - 26%

  • Folate - 41%

  • Protein - 8%

  • Dietary Fiber - 54%

  • Cholesterol - 0%

  • Sodium - 1%

  • Total Carbohydrate - 6%
  • Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. source

    Saturday, February 6, 2010

    The Chi Machine Commonly Reported Benefits

    12 Commonly Reported Benefits of the Original Sun Ancon Chi Machine
    1. Relief from muscle stiffness and chronic pain - especially back and neck pain.
    2. Improved blood circulation.
    3. Improved lymphatic drainage.
    4. Improved function of the internal organs.
    5. Stronger immune system.
    6. Relief from headaches.
    7. More energy and greater sense of well-being.
    8. Stronger and more limber spine and joints.
    9. Better skin tone.
    10. Sounder more restful sleep.
    11. Weight loss, firming and toning of the thighs, hips, buttocks and breasts.
    12. Greatly increased ability to relax and let go of stress and tension.

    For additional information on the Original Sun Ancon Chi Machine, go to:
    www.healthisinreach.com/OriginalSunAnconChiMachine.htm