FREE TOOLKIT
Healthy eating, including greater intake of fruits and vegetables, like fresh avocado, is a cornerstone of type 2 diabetes management and risk reduction.
This toolkit includes resources from Love One Today and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine that make it easy to support patients who want to improve their health and make diet-related behavior changes with the help of fresh avocados.
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An observational study among 45,289 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS) and 67,039 women from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) assessed the relationship between eating avocado and cancer risk.
Regular weekly consumption of avocado was associated with a lower rate of total cancer among men. Males consuming avocado regularly also had a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and bladder cancer.
A preliminary association between avocado intake and breast cancer was seen in post-menopausal women and women without diabetes; however, this surprising finding was not replicated in an additional analysis using a more recent database.
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Although no specific fruit or vegetable is responsible for reducing cancer risk, in one large and long-term study, people who regularly consume five servings of fruits and vegetables have one-third of the risk of developing cancer as those who eat only one or two servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Avocados are a healthy, nutrient-dense fruit.
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One way to be proactive with health is to prioritize nutrient-dense foods that can help prevent chronic disease and promote a healthy, long life. Breakfast is a daily opportunity to commit to healthy eating patterns that include plenty of fruits, vegetables, and unsaturated fats.
Enjoy the week ahead with these delicious avocado recipes designed by registered dietitians to help you start the day on the right foot.
FREE MEAL PLAN
It’s never too early or too late to invest in your heart health with good nutrition.
Meal planning can help you with grocery shopping, and keeping the menu interesting to achieve healthy living goals. Start with three days of heart-healthy recipes featuring nutrient-dense avocados.
How to Pick, Store and Prepare Fresh Avocados
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The Avocado 101 guide can help you learn how to pick, prep, store and eat this nutrient dense fruit and includes a few reminders of why avocados are so good for you.
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An observational study among 67,383 women from the Mexican teachers’ cohort assessed the relationship between eating avocado and self-reported hypertension incidence. The study found avocado consumption was associated with a decreased rate of self-reported hypertension, compared to never or rarely (less than or equal to 1 per month) consuming avocado.
Pathways to Healthy Eating Patterns in Hispanic and Latino CommunitiesAn episode from the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists’ (ADCES) The Forefront: Captured Conversations in Diabetes Care breaks down the unique Hispanic and Latino subgroups in the U.S. and shares culturally relevant nutrition guidance to support type 2 diabetes management and risk reduction.
Tune in to hear from Sacha Uelmen, RDN, CDCES, Director of Diabetes Education & Prevention Programs at ADCES, and Lorena Drago, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, an expert in cultural considerations in diabetes care and education, as they identify nutrient-dense foods common in these cultural cuisines and share actionable tips to help health professionals better counsel their clients to establish positive health outcomes.
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Managing Scientific Whiplash - The Evolution of Dietary Fat & Cholesterol ResearchFor example, avocados and eggs – two nutrient-dense foods that were once misunderstood for their fat and cholesterol content – are now considered valuable as part of healthy eating patterns. How did that happen?
Well-versed in the history of scientific whiplash, Nikki Ford, PhD, Senior Director of Nutrition at the Avocado Nutrition Center and Jen Houchins, PhD, RD, Director of Nutrition Research at the Egg Nutrition Center showcase how the science and guidelines around eating for heart health have evolved, what the current body of evidence indicates about the role of dietary fat and cholesterol, the status of authoritative dietary guidance, and insights about future research.
In addition, Lacy Haney, RD at H-E-B, shares insights on how retailers are leveraging shopper engagement to promote heart-healthy eating habits based on current science. You’ll also learn practical tips for addressing lingering misperceptions about dietary fat and cholesterol and encouraging consumption of foods that support healthy eating patterns such as fruits and vegetables, like avocado, and eggs.
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