PEAR (AVOCADO)

Pear, as this fruit is called in Nigeria is a creamy, buttery fruit which is wildly grown in Nigeria and in the Americas. 

Also called Avocado, it consist of large amount of monounsaturated    fat ( the healthy kind). Avocado is nutrient laden and contain about 20 vitamins and minerals.

Avocados provide better and healthy cholesterol which helps to maintain heart health.

Avocados contain lutein and zeaxanthin which are essential to eye health.
Avocados contains vitamin K which helps calcium assorbtion for bone health.

Adequate intake of dietary folate found in avocado help fight off Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic and Cervical Cancers. 

Folate is also very important for pregnant women. Adequate intake helps protect against miscarriage. Father's folate status before conception is also important, to prevent birth defects.

Adequate intake of folate aslo lower the risk of depression.
Because avocado is high in fiber it prevents constipation, helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract and in turn lowers the risk of colon cancer.

Adequate fiber intake also plays a role in regulating the immune system and inflammation.

Fat is essential for every single cell in your body. It is a fact that over 60% of your brain is made up of fats. Eating healthy fats will make your skin glow, increase vitamin and mineral absorption and even help boost your immune system.

Avocados contain the following Vitamins and Minerals; Vitamins C, E, K, and B6 as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, lutein, beta-carotene and omega-3s.

Please note that the total diet and overall healthy eating pattern is most important. So eat a diet based on variety than concentrate on individual foods.