2 Servings Of Avocado Per Week May Cut Heart Disease Risk By 16%

[Julieanne]

Annie Lennon
April 7 2022

• Researchers examined the relationship between avocado consumption and cardiovascular events.
• They found that eating 2 or more servings of avocado per week is linked to 16% fewer cardiovascular events over a 30-year period. One serving is half an avocado, or 80 grams (g).
• The researchers conclude that replacing certain fat-containing foods with avocado could lower cardiovascular disease risk.
• They note however that replacing plant oils with avocado is linked to a 45% higher stroke risk.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. However, it can be prevented through lifestyle factors like diet. R



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[Islander]

Nice to know if you can score an avocado that is 99¢ or less. In my area the prices vacillate from week to week, sometimes going as high as $1.39 per each! Not only has inflation nullified the tiny increase in my Social Security pension this year, but medication for my German Shepherd, which she can't live without, exceeds $160/month, so it can be a real balancing act to make ends meet.

[grulla]

It's good to know that avocados are at the top of the EWG Clean 15 list, so one can save money buying them at the SM. https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.php
https://www.algaecal.com/expert-insi...clean-fifteen/ SEE The Clean Fifteen List at a Glance:

[grulla]

I might add that even organic fruit and veggie's skins, such as the rough outer avocado skin, should always be washed before cutting,(or biting), into them, as there may be e-coli, salmonella, critter poops, etc. present. https://nutritiouslife.com/live-cons...ganic-produce/ ~~~ https://www.motherjones.com/food/201...ganic-produce/

[Islander]

Good advice.