Being overweight is a common problem these days and many of us are trying to shed those extra pounds. But losing weight is no child's play. It can be done only with a perfect balance of diet and exercise. Many foods have weight loss properties that aid us in shedding pounds. Avocado, a superfood that is taking the world by storm these days, is an ingredient that enables healthy weight loss. The fruit can help us in numerous ways to lose weight and burn belly fat. It belongs to the berry species but its health benefits are far more than those of other members of the same family. Weight Loss Tip of the Week: How to Use Chia Seeds to Lose Weight (Watch Video)

As per the nutrient data of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100g of Avocado contains 15.41g of fat, 8.64g of carbohydrate and 6.8g of fibre. Compared to other berries like strawberry, raspberry,  avocado contains a high amount of fat, however, that is monounsaturated. This makes avocado the healthiest fruit as it helps to lower cholesterol. Avocado also helps to curb hunger and even reduce belly fat.

How Avocado Helps in Weight Loss

As avocado is rich in monounsaturated fat and oleic fatty acid, it can help burn abdominal fat. As per the study published in the journal Diabetes Care, a diet rich in monounsaturated fat may avoid body fat distribution around the waist by down-regulating the expression of certain fat genes.

Avocado can also help to reduce your craving. A study published in Nutrition Journal said people who ate half avocado with lunch reported a 40 percent decreased desire to eat for hours afterwards. Another study published in Nutrition Journal says that adding avocado to salads helps in absorbing three to five times more carotenoids.

Avocado Smoothie For Weight Loss 

Avocado is also associated to reduce the risk of heart disease. You can also use avocado oil for cooking instead of the regular one. as this will keep your fat-burning process on throughout the day. However, one fruit is cannot be solely responsible for your weight loss and it is advised that you should also take out time for some physical activity like running, cycling or weight training.

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