7 Reasons why I think Surfers love Avocados?

 Avocado's are native to Mexico and Central America, we are lucky to get an abundance of them here in California. Before I moved to the West Coast, I hadn't had eaten very many fresh. Thinking about it, probably was the main reason it was hard for me to give up cheese for many years but once I started eating these regularly in my salad as well as on my sandwiches, I was gave it up easy. Being in beach culture, it's one of the main foods I see every Surfer eating besides chips and salsa. So, I researched and saw the amazing benefits of why we love them.

1. Avocados promote weight loss and shrink belly fat. They consist of 73%  Water, 15% fat, 8.5 Carbs, 2%  Protein and 14 grams of fiber. They are low in sugar and have 20 vitamins/minerals including more potassium than a Banana, folate, copper and lutein. 
2. A half of an Avocado can provide your daily need for B6, it benefits the central nervous system and metabolism turning food into energy. Symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency are skin rashes, cracked sore lips, mood changes, weakened immune function, tiredness and low energy, tingling and pain in hands and feet. 
3. Contains 14 mg of Magnesium an essential mineral for human nutrition. Helps produce energy and is important for muscle contraction and relaxation which is good for surfers who need to recover after a long surf session.  
4. Avocado's are healthy fats that helps feeling full. As Surfers we like to maintain a certain body weight to fit into those expensive wetsuits. 
5. Avocado's contain some of the highest levels of Lutein and Zeaxanthin per serving than any fruit or vegetable. It helps to benefit vision, night blindness and eye health. Being out in the line-up surfing, staring at the Ocean with the reflection of the Sun hitting are eyes can increase our chances of eye strain and needing glasses. 
6. Contains Vitamin E for moisturizing, promoting healthy hair and skin.. Who doesn't want to be at the Beach with that? 
7. Avocado's are keto-friendly and high in fiber which promotes metabolic health and reduces appetite along with decreasing the risk of high blood pressure and lowers cholesterol levels. Eaten in reasonable amounts they are great to help lose weight and redistribute visceral fat in women.