by Australian Avocados | Sep 26, 2024 | Research Update
More fibre and potassium, as well as less red and processed meats, are among the dietary benefits of eating an avocado a day, according to new US research. The secondary analysis of the Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT) found participants eating an avocado a day,... 
by Australian Avocados | Aug 15, 2024 | Research Update
In a scientific first, researchers have shown that eating an avocado a day improves the fatty acid profile of red blood cells, demonstrating a mechanism through which avocado consumption is cardioprotective. This new study published on 10th August 2024 in the American... 
by Australian Avocados | Jul 8, 2024 | Research Update
Eating avocado daily may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes among women, according to a large cross-sectional study. The study, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, compared diabetes status and avocado consumption among 25,640 adults,... 
by Australian Avocados | Apr 10, 2024 | Research Update
This study from the USA found an avocado a day improved diet quality and cholesterol levels without weight gain. This multi-centre, randomised, controlled parallel arm study evaluated the impact of an avocado-supplemented diet (one avocado per day) for 26 weeks in... 
by Australian Avocados | Sep 11, 2023 | Research Update
During the first year of life, it’s important to offer nutritious foods in addition to breastmilk (or a suitable alternative) to support optimal growth and development. It’s also important to try a range of new flavours to encourage acceptance of a variety of... 
by Australian Avocados | Jul 13, 2023 | Research Update
The lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids found in avocado have been found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Known as ‘macular pigments’ because they are found in the retina, high concentrations of these pigments are associated with improved cognitive...