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Consuming avocados may help protect against diabetes, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The research focused on data gathered from the Mexican National Survey of Health and Nutrition, identifying a link between regular avocado consumption and a reduced risk of diabetes in some Mexican adults.
Nearly 60% of the study’s 25,640 respondents were women, with over 60% having abdominal obesity. Avocado consumption rates among the group showed that 45% of participants ate avocados on a daily basis.
According to Feon Cheng, PhD, a nutrition epidemiologist at the Avocado Nutrition Center, the study found, among women, those who regularly ate avocados had a reduced odds of diabetes by more than 20%, even after considering factors like age, education level and body weight. There was no equivalent finding in men.
Internal factors aside from the fruit’s high content of omega-3 fats, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C, E, and K may affect the observed gender-linked effects. More research is needed to explore potential links between diet, lifestyle, gender differences and avocado’s apparent health benefits.
However, this doesn’t mean avocados alone can prevent diabetes. Maintaining a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle remains crucial. While avocados are considered a healthy food choice and they could contribute to reducing diabetes risk, it’s important to avoid unhealthy food and lifestyle choices and include a variety of beneficial foods within one’s diet.
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