Avocados were one of the hottest nutrition trends in 2016, adorned on every breakfast menu and foodie Instagram account. Originally enjoyed as a tasty guacamole dip, the creamy fruit is now best known for the infamous avocado on toast combination. The death of the trendy avocado, it would seem, is not quite upon us yet – though avocado shortages are being heralded with great fanfare all over the internet.

Although high in calories, avocados are recognised for their ‘good’ fats, also known as monounsaturated fats. These monounsaturated fats are essential in lowering cholesterol levels, preventing the hardening of your blood vessels. This ensures a healthy blood flow, which in turn means a healthy brain.

High blood pressure and hypertension can pose risks on your overall cognitive function and your chances of a stroke. Potassium plays a large role in ensuring healthy blood pressure. One avocado is loaded with roughly 690 mg of potassium, and with the recommended intake at 4,700 mg, this makes avocados one of the best fruits to regulate your blood pressure.

Avocados are also a great source of folate containing roughly 122 mg, with the recommended dietary allowance at 400 mg. Sufficient levels of folate are crucial for a healthy brain and the maintenance of cognitive function, including memory. A deficiency in folate can lead to cognitive decline and has been proven to increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Avocados are one of the best superfruits around, perfect for helping you get your study on!