Hass Avocado is one of those superfoods, super-fruits (yep, that’s right!), kids should eat—and eat more of. Like other types of brightly coloured, good-for-you fruits (think: raspberries, blueberries and blackberries), Hass avocado is one of the healthiest to add to your kid’s diet.

When it comes to hass avocado, you probably think guacamole. And although that’s certainly one way to get your kids to eat it, Hass avocado is trendy right now—popping up in smoothie recipes, on toast or as a healthy swap in sandwiches.

Although the green colour alone can be enough for you kid to snub it, like kale, spinach and Brussels sprouts, stick with it and continue to offer it regularly. Here are 6 reasons why avocado is healthy for kids and how to get it in their diets.

1. They Pack a Nutritional Punch
When it comes to getting nutritional bang for your buck, Hass avocados are a great choice. With 20 vitamins and minerals including vitamins B5, B6, C, E, K, folate and potassium, your kids will get a lot of nutrition without a lot of calories.

2. They’re Heart-Healthy
Hass Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, healthy fats that can help reduce bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease later on in life.

3. They Can Boost Brain and Eye Health
Polyunsaturated fats like those found in avocado are vital for brain growth and development during pregnancy, for babies and children. Hass Avocados also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids or plant pigments, found in the eyes that can improve memory and processing speed, one study found.

4. They’re Naturally Nutritious.
Hass Avocados are naturally sodium, sugar and cholesterol-free.

5. They Give Vegetables a Boost
Eating Hass avocado along with nutrient-dense vegetables helps kids to better absorb the fat-soluble nutrients from them like vitamins A, D, K and E.

6. They’ll Satisfy Your Kid’s Hunger
Studies show kids don’t eat enough fiber, especially because they’re not eating enough fruits and vegetables. The number of fiber kids needs vary by age, so be sure to check out the chart with recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020.

In conclusion, Hass Avocado is a great source of fiber: one ounce has nearly 2 grams. Since fiber is digested slowly, it helps kids feel fuller longer.

Studies show fiber may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and obesity. Getting enough fiber every day also keeps your kid’s GI system moving and working properly which prevents constipation.

To know more about this nutritional densed fruit get in touch with The Avocado Society Of Nigeria. 0.8.0.65.22.00.74

Hass Avocado is The New Green Gold.

Avocado Society of Nigeria aims to improve the profitability of avocado production and processing in the country. This development has led to the association’s consistent effort in providing technical support to avocado farmers and funding relevant market research. Also, AVOSON is actively engaged in local market development and liaises with relevant government agencies for the development of the sector.

The Avocado industry is greatly bourgeoning within the country especially the Hass variety as it controls multi-billion market in the global sphere. Presently in Nigeria, witnessing massive influx , especially the Hass variety, farming is a multi-billion dollar industry globally. In recent times, the investment in the industry is growing rapidly.

For more information join us at www.nigeriaavocado.org