New research has found that eating two or more avocados per week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 21%.
Reduce the risk of heart disease
The research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, followed the diets of about 68,000 women and 41,000 men, once every four years for 30 years. During the study period, 9185 heart attacks and 5,290 strokes were recorded.
The researchers identified a link between people’s intake of healthy fats and heart health, and found that those who ate avocados frequently reduced the risk of coronary heart disease by 21 percent, compared to those who did not eat it, according to the “Sky News” website.
Avocado nutritional value
In addition, the research showed that replacing half your daily serving of ghee, butter, eggs, yogurt, cheese or processed meats with a similar amount of avocado reduced your risk of heart disease by 16-22 percent.
Avocados contain dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins, such as vitamins C, E and K.