Brain food: avocados increase lutein and zeaxanthin for improved cognitive function
The lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids found in avocado have been found to have antioxidant and...
Australians enjoy avocados in a variety of ways
Avocados are consumed in a variety of ways at different meal occasions. With many Australians...
New Aussie research shows avocados reduce cholesterol without increasing weight
Australian research conducted by the CSIRO has shown daily avocado consumption lowers cholesterol...
An avocado a day improves cholesterol without weight gain
A multicentre, randomised study of a thousand people found adding one avocado a day to their usual...
Avocados keep the pressure down
Avocados are known to contain nutrients associated with heart health, and this study adds to the...
Older adults who consume avocado have better cognition
Regular avocado consumption is associated with better cognitive function in older people,...
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