Everyone knows avocados taste great, but research has uncovered more than meets the eye. Like how eating avocados may be associated with better diet quality and beneficial nutrient intakes based on an analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2001–2008, 17,567 U.S. adults ages 19 years and older), which compared avocado consumers versus non-consumers.
Avocado consumers (347 adults out of the sample) were found to have:
- Significantly higher intakes of fruits and vegetables
- Significantly better nutrient intake levels and more positive health parameters than non-consumers.
- Significantly higher intakes of good fats (18% more monounsaturated; 12% more polyunsaturated) and total fats (11% more).
- 50% lower odds ratio for metabolic syndrome compared to non-consumers.
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