Avocado’s Role In Management Of Type 2 Diabetes

Avocado’s Role In Management Of Type 2 Diabetes

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Research Find that Addition of One Large Avocado Daily does not Impact Visceral Adipose Tissue Volume, Despite Higher Calorie Consumption

A shift to eating more nutrient-dense foods can help promote optimal health and reduce the risk of disease.

Healthy eating, including greater intake of fruits and vegetables, is a cornerstone of diabetes prevention and management. Clinical trials, supported by the Avocado Nutrition Center, explore meals containing avocado and improvement of blood markers associated with diabetes.

Good Sources of Fats and Fiber for Diabetes Management

Good Sources of Fats and Fiber for Diabetes Management

Sacha Uelmen, RDN, CDCES, host of The Huddle and the Director of Diabetes Education & Prevention Programs ADCES, and Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDCES, LDN, CPT, a nationally recognized nutrition, diabetes and fitness expert and spokesperson for Avocados – Love One Today®, discuss how these nutrients can improve health outcomes for people with or at risk for diabetes as well as highlight food sources and how healthcare providers can help patients get adequate amounts of these nutrients.

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Research Find that Addition of One Large Avocado Daily does not Impact Visceral Adipose Tissue Volume, Despite Higher Calorie Consumption

Research Find that Addition of One Large Avocado Daily does not Impact Visceral Adipose Tissue Volume, Despite Higher Calorie Consumption

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Research Find that Addition of One Large Avocado Daily does not Impact Visceral Adipose Tissue Volume, Despite Higher Calorie Consumption

Extensive clinical trial investigates impact of avocado and visceral adipose tissue volume.

Study participants who consumed avocados reported greater fiber and fat intake, modest reductions in total cholesterol, and significally better Healthy Eating Index scores.

Family Game Night Starring Fresh Avocados

Family Game Night Starring Fresh Avocados

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Knowledge is empowering!

A study among Hispanic families looked at how regularly eating fresh avocados and learning about nutrition may support healthy eating patterns and well-being. With help from fresh avocados, you can up-level menus and start new healthy traditions that can be passed down for generations. Have fun using this trivia to boost everyone’s knowledge about avocado goodness.

Podcast Series: Satisfied Eating – Putting Mindfulness Into Practice

Podcast Series:

    Satisfied Eating - Putting Mindfulness Into Practice

    

Discover avocado’s role in satiety and how putting mindfulness into practice can support consumers’ evolving outlook around health and wellness.

The pandemic has shifted consumers’ perspectives, and the concept of health and what it means has expanded as consumers are now focusing more on preventative measures, instead of reactionary approaches, to support their overall well-being. These changes in attitudes and behaviors provide an opportunity to educate on how a mindful eating approach, which focuses on emotional and physical responses to eating, can support meeting wellness goals. Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES, host of Sound Bites® Podcast, and guest Andrea Mathis, MA, RDN, LD dive into the emotional and physical responses connected to eating and how these can impact one’s relationship with food and body and feelings of satisfaction from eating. They’ll also discuss research that continues to explore how pairing fat and fiber enhances satiety and the feeling of fullness.

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Large Prospective Study Links Avocado Intake and Lower Cardiovascular Disease

Large Prospective Study Links Avocado Intake and Lower Cardiovascular Disease

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Large Prospective Study Links Avocado Intake and Lower Cardiovascular Disease

Science links avocados to lower cardiovascular disease risk.

Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association by Harvard researchers found that eating one or more avocados weekly was associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular diseases in a large prospective study. Models demonstrated that replacing half a serving daily of margarine, butter, egg, yogurt, cheese or processed meats with the same amount of avocado lowered cardiovascular disease risk.

Health Effects of Fresh Hass Avocado

Health Effects of Fresh Hass Avocado

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Health Effects of Fresh Hass Avocado

Fresh Hass avocado benefits health.

Research and data supported by The Avocado Nutrition Center suggests a role for avocados in four areas of health – cardiovascular, weight management, cognition, and digestive. Download this free fact sheet to learn the unique combination of nutrition attributes that are attributed to fresh Hass avocado.

Fresh Avocados Offer Value for Every Life Stage

Fresh Avocados Offer Value for Every Life Stage

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Fresh Avocados Offer Value for Every Life Stage

Beneficial Nutrients in Every Delicious Bite

Whether it’s cardiovascular health, weight management, type 2 diabetes, or every day healthy living, it’s never too early nor too late to emphasize the benefits of good nutrition. Look to healthy avocados to boost diet quality and help close the gap for clients.

Effects of Avocado on LDL Cholesterol Levels

Effects of Avocado on LDL Cholesterol Levels

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Effects of Avocado on LDL Cholesterol Levels

More than one-third of Americans have elevated cholesterol, putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke.

As part of an overall healthy diet, dietary fiber from fruit helps reduce blood cholesterol. Avocados are a good source of fiber. Researchers identified a moderate-to-large effect of avocado on LDL-cholesterol.