Avocado, Fruit Healthy Rich Benefits

Avocado is a miracle fruit. Not just because it tastes good and can be a beverage or food ingredient, but also because of its health benefits are many.

"Avocado is much more useful than you think over the years," Aaron Goldfarb Fix.com health writer.

Avocados contain more potassium than bananas, ie 975 milligrams apiece medium size. While the medium-size banana 'only' contains approximately 487 milligrams of potassium.

Potassium is an electrolyte that is essential for hydration of the body, is also believed to lower blood pressure and maintain normal function of the brain and nerves.

In addition, potassium can counteract the side effects of excess sodium (salt), which is one risk factor for heart disease.