by Becky | Jun 10, 2022 | 2022, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects consuming ≥2 servings/week of avocadoes had a 16% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease incidence. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the metabolic health benefits of avocado consumption and their effects on gastrointestinal microbiota in overweight and obese individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2020 | 2019, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that avocatin B (AvoB), a fat molecule found only in avocados, prevented fatty acid oxidation (FAO) in skeletal muscle and the pancreas to reduce insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily avocado consumption increased beneficial microbes capable of fiber fermentation, resulting in lower fecal bile acid concentrations and greater fecal fatty acids. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2017 | 2017, Aging, Eye Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects who ate one avocado a day for six months had significant increases in lutein levels, improved Short-Term Visual Memory and Sustained Attention scores as well as improved MPD, an indicator of improved cognitive function. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2004, Antioxidants, Beta Carotene, Fats and Oils - General, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Studies illustrate how avocado or avocado oil added to salads increased the absorption of carotenoids, lycopene, alpha and β-carotene and lutein. (more…)