3. Avocado
Somewhere along the way avocados garnered a reputation as being a fatty, guilt-inducing treat, but the truth is they are good for you. When consumed in their purest form, avocados contain 23 percent of the recommended daily rate of folate, decreasing the likelihood of heart disease. Moreover, they act as a nutrient sponge when consumed with other foods. Eating a salad with avocado allows for absorption of five times the amount of cartenoids (necessary nutrients including beta carotene and lycopene) than otherwise possible.
