"They have good unsaturated fats, a good source of fiber, and a multitude of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients," one registered dietitian pointed out about the fruit.
Eating a small amount of avocado every day may lower a woman's risk for Type 2 diabetes but not for men who consume the green, creamy fruit, new research has found.
A recent study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that avocado consumption is associated with a reduced risk of diabetes in Mexican women, but not in men, highlighting potential gender-specific dietary benefits.