A series of studies has demonstrated the importance of this fruit in preventing pathologies such as atherosclerosis and obstruction of the coronary arteries. But not only…
The avocado: a concentrate of vitamins, fibre, minerals and good fats, an important aid in reducing the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, and also an ally for athletes. In fact, a study of the Penn State University analyzed the positive impact of avocado on the diet, the quality of which is essential to maintain good health and prevent serious diseases. A poor quality diet increases the risk of contracting it cardiometabolic diseases: all those pathologies that affect the functionality of the heart and blood vessels, such as atherosclerosis, coronary artery obstruction and heart attacks. Furthermore, avocado also represents an excellent ally for athletes: one more reason to use it in the kitchen and recognize its qualities for health in every area.
The avocado study
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The researchers analyzed the impact of consuming avocado once a day for 26 consecutive weeks, demonstrating how it makes the diet more balanced: the patients, in fact, were American adults over 25 with obesity problems, who had never consumed avocado before this study. The participants were divided into two groups: one received daily serving of this fruit and guidance on how to include it in the diet (it should not exceed 50 grams), the other instead continued with his avocado-free diet. During the study, researchers found that people who consumed avocados daily, those in the first group, showed a “clinically relevant” increase by 4.74 points in their HEI-2015 scores – the index of quality of the diet – compared to the other group. This improvement was primarily attributed to an increase in total vegetable intake and a more favorable ratio between unsaturated and saturated fatsboth directly related to daily avocado consumption.
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for athletes
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Just as a better diet reduces the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, sport in the same way helps prevent heart attacks, atherosclerosis and coronary blockages, also thanks to avocado. According to another recent study, avocado represents an excellent post-workout snack, helps improve cardiovascular health and improves recovery after sporting activity, also reducing the risk of cardiovascular decompensation under stress. Furthermore, avocado is an important source of energy, thanks to vitamin C which counteracts it Oxidative stress of muscles, and also thanks to the presence of the so-called “good fats”. Also there presence of vitamin K and calcium contributes to bone health, just as potassium fights muscle weakness resulting from fatigue.
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