- A large cross-sectional study has found that avocados may reduce diabetes risk in females, though no significant association was shown in males
- Females who ate 30-38 grams of avocado had significantly lower odds of diabetes than those who did not consume avocados.
- Experts say the combo of fiber and unsaturated fat found in avocados plays a role in diabetes risk reduction
- You can include more avocado in your diet by using it as a spread or dressing or adding it to a smoothie
Avocado may be your first choice food at brunch thanks to its creamy texture and documented benefits on heart health. Now, new research has found that this popular food may lower your risk of diabetes.
A cross-sectional study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics investigated the relationship between avocado consumption and diabetes in adults.
This study examined a large sample of more than 28,000 adults of varying ages included in the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey.
The researchers found that compared to those who did not consume…
