Eating avocados like this only 2 times a week can bring down heart attack risk significantly

The erratic work life, disturbed sleep cycle, and unhealthy eating habits often result in health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes, and they result in an increased risk of heart attack. As per a study by the Journal of the American Heart Association, fruits like avocados can reduce the risk of heart attack. Wondering how? Let us find out.

As per the study titled Avocado Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in US Adults and published by the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating two or more servings of avocado weekly is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events as well.

As per the study, the participants who ate at least two servings of avocado each week had a 16% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease, compared to those who never or rarely ate avocados. The study also highlighted that replacing half a serving daily of margarine, butter, egg, yogurt, cheese or processed meats such as bacon with the same amount of avocado was associated with a 16% to 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease events.

As per researchers, avocados contain dietary fiber, unsaturated fats especially monounsaturated fat (healthy fats) and other favorable components that have been associated with good cardiovascular health. Clinical trials have previously found avocados have a positive impact on cardiovascular risk factors including high cholesterol. Avocados also contain beta-sitosterol, a plant compound that supports healthy cholesterol levels. Additionally, their high content of antioxidants like vitamin E and anti-inflammatory nutrients helps protect blood vessels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

As per the study, it is healthy to follow the Mediterranean diet which is focused on fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, fish and other healthy foods and plant-based fats such as olive, canola, sesame and other non-tropical oils.

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