10 Foods Good for Digestion
Digestive Food #4: Avocado
Avocado has beneficial fiber that aids in digestion. The fiber absorbs water which allows it to soften stools in the intestine. The rich fiber in avocado aids in lowering the risk of diverticular disease as well. This is a disease that is associated with pockets in the colon. About one cup of avocado can contain up to 6 grams of fiber in it.
The vitamin C found in avocado also has digestive health benefits because of its ability to produce collagen. Collagen fibers wrap around intestine walls and maintain strength in the tissues. Vitamin C also decreases the risk of gastric cancer. One cup of avocado has 7.3 milligrams of vitamin C, which is about 10 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
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