Hass avocados are a good source of fibre, containing one of the highest levels of dietary fibre (per 100g) of any commonly eaten fruit.
Hass avocados contain monounsaturated fats, which helps to lower cholesterol and tryptophan, which boosts endorphins in the brain.
Exercising causes the loss of potassium in our bodies, which can lead to cramp. An avocado contains 12.5% more potassium per gram than a banana - great for replacing potassium lost by the body during exercise, and staving off cramp.
Hass avocados are a natural source of vitamin E, B6 and B5 *
Just one half of a delicious Hass avocado counts as one of your five-a-day, and contains just 137 calories, 50% less than a plain bagel
* (Per 100g serving: Vitamin E: 3.20mg (32% RDA), vitamin B6: 0.36mg (18% RDA), vitamin B5: 1.10mg (18% RDA)
Source: The Composition of Foods, sixth summary edition, by McCance and Widdowson
