It might be about time to update, \u201cAn apple a day keeps the doctor away.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people that eat avocados daily<\/em> are healthier than those that don\u2019t.<\/p>\n While this is a survey (so we can\u2019t assume that a daily dose of avocado is a cure-all because of study limitations), the results are still pretty interesting. The avocado eaters were about 50 percent less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome, which is the stomach punch of bad diseases.<\/p>\n If you have metabolic syndrome, you\u2019re more likely to suffer from type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. So anything that keeps you farther from those dangers is always a good thing. (At least in my book it is.)<\/p>\n The avocado lovers also had smaller waists and better cholesterol levels. Not surprisingly, those who ate avocado also had more fiber, fat, vitamins, and minerals in their diets. But that\u2019s like saying people who work out are more likely to have gym memberships.<\/p>\n Studies like this oftentimes make you excited about certain foods, but ultimately we shouldn\u2019t make overarching statements because any direct relationship between the food (avocado) and the result (better health) wasn\u2019t investigated.<\/p>\n Instead, we can learn that people who eat avocados also happen to be healthier. Which is to say, eating avocado is a good habit. And in a world where health is built on habits that are both good and sustainable, eating avocado is a behavior you should add and use as a gateway to other healthier habits.<\/p>\n What’s more, this isn\u2019t the first time avocados have been linked to better health.\u00a0 Avocados are packed with heart-healthy fats that are good for everything from lowering your cholesterol to controlling blood sugar by improving your insulin levels. And studies have shown that the compounds in avocados\u2014namely lutein, beta-carotene, and vitamin D\u2014can help fight the growth of cancer cells. They allow for better absorption of phytochemicals of other foods.<\/p>\n So when you pair avocados with other foods (not named fried chicken), the avocados might allow you to receive even more nutritional benefits (think the vitamins and minerals) from your healthy choices.<\/p>\n The Born Reality:<\/b> Avocados are healthy and part of a good diet. Enjoy, but keep an eye out for how much you eat each day. They are high in calories, so eating too many can restrict the benefits, especially if weight loss is your goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" They’re considered high in fat and calories. But are avocados healthy? New research says yes, and suggests it might be best for you to enjoy them every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[59,451,60,11],"class_list":["post-435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","tag-avocado-fat-loss","tag-born-in-the-kitchen","tag-heart-health-food","tag-weight-loss","bf-level-beginner"],"yoast_head":"\n