Those delicious darling who suffer every lunch menu can be more than just a soft ball.
It turns out that this well -known green fruit – yes, is a fruit – it can simply be the key to a quiet part, according to a new study in the American Heart Association newspaper.
Researchers traced 969 adults aged 25 and more, who had abdominal overweight, which is characterized as a waist line that is 35 inches or more for women and 40 inches or more for men.
For 26 weeks, half of the group ate a large hass avocado a day while the other half continued their usual diet, which usually included consuming less than two avocados per month.
As expected, the avocado eating group had significant improvements in their blood lipids-fatty substances such as triglycerides and cholesterol-and the general diet.
But what caught researchers outside the guards was the fact that this fashion closet also seemed to lead to better sleep.
Researchers noted that the impact of avocado on sleep may be due to its mixture of electricity, as it is “rich in unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin K, copper acid and pantothenic”.
It also came as a surprise that avocado consumption was not accompanied by improved cardiovascular health, which was actually the original purpose of the study.
Researchers noted that avocados can benefit from nod as part of a balanced, healthy diet and should not be treated as a lonely sleep aid.
“Sleep is emerging as a major lifestyle factor in heart health, and this study invites us to consider how food – and foods like avocado – can play a role in improving it,” said Dr. Kristina Petersen, study author and associate professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State University.
“Cardiovascular health is influenced by many factors, and while no single food is a silver bullet, some – like avocados – offer a range of nutrients that support numerous aspects of heart health. This is an encouraging step in expanding science about avocado and possible consumption benefits.”
Other factors that can improve your sleep include reducing caffeine, inhibiting alcohol intake, starting a habit of smoking, exercising and restricting the screen time in front of the bed.
This is not the first time the overall superfood has made titles for unexpected benefits.
Previous research suggests that avocados can reduce “bad” cholesterol and help with abdominal fat in women, thanks to their healthy fats and high fiber content.
And a 2024 study suggests eating a small amount of avocado daily can reduce a woman’s risk to type 2 diabetes.
Just make sure you don’t overdo it.
Experts generally recommend eating no more than one avocado a day to avoid unwanted weight gain.
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