Avocados can lower cholesterol without weight gain
A new review of the scientific literature on avocados and cardiometabolic health has found daily consumption of avocados can reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol, which could deliver positive benefits for heart health.
High cholesterol currently affects more than 1.5 million Australians, including 21% of people aged 65 and over.
The systematic review, conducted by the CSIRO and published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, also found eating as many as two avocados a day did not cause weight gain or increased body fat.
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CSIRO: A review of the health effects of avocados
A new systematic literature review was conducted by CSIRO on avocados and cardiometabolic health and a scoping review of avocados and other health outcomes.
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