Nutrition Research
Nutrition Research
Learn the latest on avocado nutrition health science
Find nutrition research on the benefits of avocados for cardiovascular health, weight management, type 2 diabetes, and healthy living at every age
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Postprandial Gut Hormone Responses To Hass Avocado Meals and Their Association With Visual Analog Scores in Overweight Adults: A Randomized 3 × 3 Crossover Trial
What’s Inside: An evaluation changes in postingestive gut hormone concentrations from the consumption of Hass avocado by addition or inclusion to lunch test meals, and an examination of their association with measures of appetite sensation.
Avocado Consumption and Risk Factors for Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
What’s Inside: Investigated the relationship between avocado intake and cardiovascular health: a meta-analysis.
Avocado Consumption by Adults is Associated with Better Nutrient Intake, Diet Quality and Some Measures of Adiposity: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001–2012
What’s Inside: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2012 data links avocado consumption with better diet quality, lower body weight and positive health parameters.
The Role of Avocados in Complementary & Transitional Feeding
What’s Inside: Avocado, with its smooth texture, neutral flavor and nutrient-rich profile, appears to be one of the most ideal fruits -- and possibly foods -- for complementary and transitional feeding.
A Randomized 3×3 Crossover Study to Evaluate the Effect of Hass Avocado Intake on Post Ingestive Satiety, Glucose and Insulin Levels, and Subsequent Energy Intake in Overweight Adults
What’s Inside: Investigated how incorporating one-half of a Hass avocado affected hunger, blood sugar/insulin response, and subsequent food intake.
Hass Avocado Composition and Potential Health Effects
What’s Inside: Hass avocados, the most common commercial avocado cultivars in the world, contain a variety of essential nutrients and important phytochemicals.
Avocado Consumption is Associated with Better Diet Quality, Nutrient Intake and Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk in US Adults: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001- 2008
What’s Inside: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2008 data links avocado consumption with better diet quality and beneficial nutrient intakes, lower intake of added sugars, lower body weight, BMI and waist circumference, higher “good cholesterol” levels and lower metabolic syndrome risk.
