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Avocados are known as a super food that offers a variety of nutrients. However, in particular, consuming these fruits can be beneficial for heart health.
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Overall, consuming a variety of fruits can improve health, from weight loss to improving digestion.
However, if you are looking for fruit that is beneficial for heart health, avocado could be the solution.
Avocados do have a variety of nutrients, ranging from carbohydrates with a very low glycemic index, antioxidants such as zeaxanthin and lutein, to healthy fats and various minerals. All of these ingredients can help improve digestive health, reduce the risk of depression, and prevent bone loss.
However, several studies have found that consuming avocados can improve heart health.
To find out how avocado works to improve heart health, here is the explanation as reported by the Times of India (12/10/2024).
1. Avocados reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
 Avocados can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for several reasons. Photo: Getty Images/Farion_O |
Cardiovascular disease is a disease caused by disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Where there is narrowing or blockage of blood vessels which can cause heart attacks and chest pain.
However, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease can be avoided by regularly consuming avocados.
According to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, consuming at least two servings of avocado a week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people who rarely eat avocados.
This research was conducted over a 30 year period, involving more than 110,000 participants. The authors concluded that replacing certain foods containing fat with avocados could lead to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
2. Avocados reduce bad cholesterol levels
 How to soften avocado Eating avocado is also known to lower bad cholesterol levels. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto |
The body does need cholesterol, but the amount doesn’t need to be too much. Most cholesterol is made by the body itself, especially liver tissue. Another part is obtained from the food consumed daily.
If cholesterol levels are excessive, especially LDL (Low density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol levels, it can accumulate in the walls of blood vessels and cause blockages and obstruct blood flow.
Therefore, cholesterol levels in the body need to be maintained. One of them is by consuming avocado.
A study published in the same journal revealed that eating one avocado a day for six months can slightly reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Ultimately it can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Avocados are known to be low in sugar and salt, but high in monounsaturated fats, potassium, fiber and sterols, which play an important role in maintaining heart health.
According to health experts called the Times of India, the large amount of monounsaturated fat in avocados can reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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