by Australian Avocados | Dec 12, 2024 | Research Update
New US research has revealed prebiotic benefits of eating an avocado a day, especially among people with low diet quality. The US study, an ancillary of the Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT), explored the short and long-term gut health impacts of... 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... by Australian Avocados | May 9, 2023 | Research Update
Avocados are consumed in a variety of ways at different meal occasions. With many Australians wanting to lose weight, it helps to know avocados fit well into any eating pattern including diets for weight loss, and partner well with other nutritious foods. University... by Australian Avocados | Mar 6, 2023 | Research Update
Australian research conducted by the CSIRO has shown daily avocado consumption lowers cholesterol in people with high cholesterol without causing weight gain. A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of avocado on cardiometabolic health has shown eating... by Australian Avocados | Jan 25, 2023 | Research Update
A multicentre, randomised study of a thousand people found adding one avocado a day to their usual diet improved their overall dietary intake, modestly improved their cholesterol levels, and had no adverse effects on body weight or body fat. The HAT Trial (Habitual...