Nutrition Articles for Health Professionals

A pilot study conducted by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and published in the scientific journal, Food and Function, found that eating one-half of a fresh medium Hass avocado with a burger, rather than eating the burger alone, may curb the production of compounds that contribute to inflammation in healthy men.

This Father’s Day share the reasons and ways dads can Love One Today®. One of the only fresh fruits that packs good fat, avocados contribute 3 grams of monounsaturated and 0.5 grams of polyunsaturated fat per 1-oz serving.

Don’t let your clients be April-fooled by avocados. Share these surprising facts.

When the days get colder and the nights get longer, sometimes the solution calls for warm and delicious comfort food. However, these nostalgic dishes are often high in saturated fats and sodium. The good news is that with the help of avocados, clients can make simple tweaks to family favorite meals that swap out saturated fats for good fats and still satisfy the cool-weather cravings.

Move over meats and make room for something greener –fresh avocados. This cholesterol free, creamy fruit with naturally good fats is not only a great companion to any grilled protein; you can also throw them directly on the grill to infuse a deliciously smoky flavor.

Thinking of grilling for Father’s Day? Before you and your clients start up the grill, challenge them to swap the cheese for fresh avocado when topping those juicy burgers.

Did you know that a diet rich in potassium can help offset some of the harmful effects of sodium on blood pressure? Fresh avocados are a delicious and craveable way to help people meet this goal as they contain 150 mg of potassium per 1-ounce serving.