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An avocado a day improves gut microbiota diversity 

An avocado a day improves gut microbiota diversity 

by Australian Avocados | Dec 12, 2024 | Research Update

New US research has revealed prebiotic benefits of eating an avocado a day, especially among people with low diet quality.   The US study, an ancillary of the Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT), explored the short and long-term gut health impacts of...
An avocado a day improves diet quality: first study on avocado and nutrient displacement

An avocado a day improves diet quality: first study on avocado and nutrient displacement

by Australian Avocados | Sep 26, 2024 | Research Update

More fibre and potassium, as well as less red and processed meats, are among the dietary benefits of eating an avocado a day, according to new US research. The secondary analysis of the Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT) found participants eating an avocado a day,...
An avocado a day improves fatty acids in red blood cells

An avocado a day improves fatty acids in red blood cells

by Australian Avocados | Aug 15, 2024 | Research Update

In a scientific first, researchers have shown that eating an avocado a day improves the fatty acid profile of red blood cells, demonstrating a mechanism through which avocado consumption is cardioprotective. This new study published on 10th August 2024 in the American...
Avocados may reduce diabetes risk for women

Avocados may reduce diabetes risk for women

by Australian Avocados | Jul 8, 2024 | Research Update

Eating avocado daily may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes among women, according to a large cross-sectional study. The study, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, compared diabetes status and avocado consumption among  25,640 adults,...
Enjoy avocado daily to boost diet quality

Enjoy avocado daily to boost diet quality

by Australian Avocados | Apr 10, 2024 | Research Update

This study from the USA found an avocado a day improved diet quality and cholesterol levels without weight gain. This multi-centre, randomised, controlled parallel arm study evaluated the impact of an avocado-supplemented diet (one avocado per day) for 26 weeks in...
Avocado is an ideal complementary food for infants

Avocado is an ideal complementary food for infants

by Australian Avocados | Sep 11, 2023 | Research Update

During the first year of life, it’s important to offer nutritious foods in addition to breastmilk (or a suitable alternative) to support optimal growth and development. It’s also important to try a range of new flavours to encourage acceptance of a variety of...
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