Specialists from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for 7 years, a study that studied the eating habits of Americans. After processing the data, the researchers found that eating avocados was associated with an overall better quality diet.. In addition, they concluded that regular consumption of avocados helps to increase the level of good cholesterol, reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and body weight, as well as body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference..

The researchers then decided to take a closer look at the diets of the 17,567 people aged 19 and over who had previously taken part in the NHANES survey.. Of these, 347 people (2% of subjects) ate about half a medium-sized avocado daily (114 calories, 50% of which came from fat).

The analysis also found that avocado eaters had more fruits and vegetables overall and less added sugar in their diets.. In addition, this group consumed more "

Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats, which have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.. Previous studies have shown that the likelihood of coronary heart disease is reduced by 19% when monounsaturated fat intake is increased by only 5%..

It also turned out that the love of avocados has a beneficial effect on weight.. Thus, representatives of the avocado group weighed an average of 3,600 g less than those who refused this fruit.; they had a lower body mass index (26.7 versus 28.

4), and their waists were already 5 cm. Finally, these responders boasted high HDL levels, averaging 55 mg/dL versus 52.6 mg/dL for those who did not eat avocados..

And although the results of the work do not prove a causal relationship, demonstrating only the presence of a connection, according to the researchers, they confirm the important role of avocados in improving nutritional quality and reducing the risk of developing metabolic syndrome..

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