Hey guys. Did you know that eating one to one-and-a-half avocados a day significantly
reduces total cholesterol, I didn’t too, and since I found out this has become the current apple of my eye and I've been unapologetically gorgging my self with this deliciousness.
In a survey, when avocados were subbed in for solid fat (I think butter), it significantly reduced "bad" low density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides.
Research found that when swapped in for foods high in saturated fat, avocados lowered all the kinds of lipids you want lowered for max cardiovascular health.
Avocados is there anything they can't do?
Scientists aren't sure exactly how or why avocados could lower cholesterol so dramatically, but I do know the fruit is rich in fiber and heart-healthy fat.
And thankfully in this process (Avocado consumption doesn't affect level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol—"good" cholesterol). Sounds like a miracle right?
Research hasn't actually been concluded on what the optimum daily avocado intake should be.
It's important to remember they only found these health benefits when people were substituting avocados for less-healthy fats...simply adding three medium-size avocados (1,000 calories) to your diet may be ill-advised, 1 or 1/2 will do just fine.
Some easy swaps for bringing more avocado into your life:
*Spread mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise on your sandwich, wrap or bread, (whole grain wheat bread.)
*Replace bacon and bleu cheese with sliced avocados on salads.
*Pair skinless chicken breasts with avocado instead of leaving on the (admittedly tasty) skin.
Sounds every bit of yummy. So yes, please pass me another oblong orb of smooth deliciousness 🥑
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