You will never guess which fruit is best for your health! It’s the avocado. Told you so. A new study shows that eating just one avocado a day could improve your diet, sleep and more.
However, the research also found that eating avocados had no effect on visceral adiposity – the accumulation of excess fat deep within your abdominal cavity. Unlike subcutaneous fat (the fat you can pinch), visceral fat surrounds your vital organs like the liver, pancreas, and intestines.
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The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University conducted a large multicenter trial involving 1,008 individuals with increased waist circumference found that daily avocado consumption for six months did not reduce visceral fat, despite improving overall diet quality.
The randomized controlled trial, the Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT), enrolled 1,008 participants with elevated waist circumferences (≥40 inches for men, ≥35 inches for women). Conducted between June 27, 2018, and March 4, 2020, participants were randomly assigned to consume one avocado daily or maintain their usual diet. The study aimed to assess the impact of daily avocado consumption on visceral adiposity over six months.
Avocados are a nutrient-packed fruit (yes, fruit!) known for their creamy texture and rich flavor. They’re a staple in many cuisines around the world, and for good reason. The healthy monounsaturated fats in avocados help lower bad cholesterol and improve heart health. The fiber and healthy fats in avocados can help you feel full, aiding in weight management. The fiber content promotes healthy digestion and prevents constipation.
Avocados are also an excellent source of vitamins C, K, and E, as well as potassium, folate, and B-vitamins. The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin protect your eyes from damage.
They can also help to improve your vision and prevent osteoporosis.
Janhavi J. Damani, MS, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar at Penn State University, told Healio, “We do know from prior work that avocado intake is linked to lowered risk of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials show that avocados improve cardiovascular risk factors by reducing total cholesterol and LDL-C without adversely affecting body weight.”
So, Avocados are not only delicious, but they are good for your health too. Next time you go shopping fill up on avocados and if you get premade guacamole make sure it has no additives and only all natural ingredients.
