This was revealed by a study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois.
Who eats every day avocado has a greater abundance of intestinal microbes that break down the fibre and produce i metabolites that support the health ofintestine. A research by theUniversity of Illinois, published in the Journal of Nutrition.
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To reach this conclusion, the study analyzed 163 adults between 25 and 45 years of age, with overweight or obesity, and otherwise healthy. Participants received one meal per day to be consumed in lieu of breakfast, lunch or dinner. One group ate an avocado with each meal, while another, so-called control group, ate a similar meal, but without the avocado.
Participants provided blood, urine, and stool samples throughout the study over 12 weeks. They also reported the amount of meals provided they ate, and every four weeks they recorded everything they ate. It emerged that avocado, in addition to being a food friend of the heart because it is rich in monounsaturated fats, it is also rich in fiber which is good for the intestinal microbiome. On average, it provides around 12 grams, for a recommended amount of 28-34 grams of fiber per day.
Nurse Times editorial staff
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