by Australian Avocados | Nov 15, 2022 | Research Update
Avocados are known to contain nutrients associated with heart health, and this study adds to the evidence showing they can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in the general population. A cohort of 67,383 teachers in Mexico was followed for a median of 2.2... 
by Australian Avocados | Sep 21, 2022 | Research Update
Regular avocado consumption is associated with better cognitive function in older people, according to a cross-sectional analysis of the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). A total of 2,886 people aged 60 years and over, who took part in the... 
by Australian Avocados | Jul 18, 2022 | Research Update
Eating avocados improves teen diets according to new US research Avocado consumption was associated with higher diet quality and a higher intake of plant-based foods overall, but not with measures of obesity or body composition, in a group of US adolescents. The paper... 
by Australian Avocados | May 25, 2022 | Research Update
This pilot study suggests eating avocados may enhance skin elasticity and firmness of facial skin in women. Thirty-nine women aged 27-73 years, with fair to light brown skin, were randomly assigned to eat one avocado a day or stick with their usual diet for eight... 
by Australian Avocados | Apr 5, 2022 | Research Update
There is evidence for regular avocado consumption causing a moderate to large reduction in LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and thus protection from cardiovascular disease. LDL cholesterol is a critical, causal and cumulative risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)... 
by Australian Avocados | Mar 4, 2022 | Research Update
Avocado eaters have healthier diets. Eating avocado regularly helps you get more healthy fats, fibre and vitamin E in your diet. Greater consumption of avocados was associated with higher consumption of monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, dietary fibre,...