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08/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Avocados protect you from diabetes by regulating your cholesterol levels

The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran, focused on the benefits of avocado on the symptoms of […]

08/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Avocados are one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to prevent degenerative disease

A degenerative disease is a condition wherein the structure or function of certain organs or tissues worsen over time. Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and arthritis are just a few examples of degenerative diseases. Fortunately, adhering to a healthy lifestyle greatly reduces the risk of developing many of the conditions that fall under this term. […]

04/11/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Why avocados are so good for you: boosts heart health, prevents cancer and more

Our ancestors knew about the benefits of avocado, one of the oldest food plants in Mexico. The natives of Mexico treated avocado as both a food and medicine. The Aztecs used avocado leaves, seed, seed oil, and fruit pulp treat various diseases. They made tea out of the leaves and took them as medicine for […]

05/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Stupid people keep cutting themselves while trying to open avocados, so doctors have called for avocados to come with warning labels

Due to the rise of avocado-related injuries in the United Kingdom (UK), the beloved green fruit may soon be carrying warning labels. “Avocado hand” has become a phenomenon, and members of The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons have called for suppliers to mark avocados accordingly, reported News.com.au. The publication has defined “avocado hand” […]

05/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Avocados may soon be available all-year-round in California

Avocado fans of America: Rejoice! The beloved green fruit may soon be growing year-round in The Golden State. Thanks to the efforts of subtropical horticulturist Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, the Central Valley is poised to become the harvesting grounds of California’s avocados. The state is already America’s biggest avocado producer, with farmers maintaining orchards along the […]

03/19/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

An avocado a day keeps bad cholesterol away, finds new research

Since avocados are known for their high-fat content, many people tend to steer clear of this unique type of fruit. While you may have heard that eating a little bit of healthy fat every day is good for you, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating an entire […]

11/11/2016 / By Randall Wilkens

Compound found in broccoli, cabbage and avocado could slow down aging

Going back at least as far as the 1500’s, with Ponce De Leon’s discovery of Florida while on a quest to find the Fountain Of Youth, humans have been making every attempt possible to stave off the aging process. While the Fountain of Youth still remains to be found, and cosmetic companies have spent decades […]

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