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Avocados Protect the Heart, Brain, and Eyes—Here’s How to Maximize Their Benefits

Avocados Protect the Heart, Brain, and Eyes—Here’s How to Maximize Their Benefits
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Medically reviewed by
Jimmy Almond, M.D.

Once unfairly dismissed during the low-fat diet craze of the late 1970s and 80s—an era when all fats were seen as harmful—avocados have since made a strong comeback. Today, they’re celebrated as a nutrient-dense source of heart-healthy fats.

“Avocado’s appeal stretches far beyond trendy brunch fare,” Amanda Izquierdo, a registered dietitian, told The Epoch Times. “Numerous studies have explored how avocados contribute to overall health.”

Emma Suttie
Emma Suttie
D.Ac, AP
Emma is an acupuncture physician and has written extensively about health for multiple publications over the past decade. She is now a health reporter for The Epoch Times, covering Eastern medicine, nutrition, trauma, and lifestyle medicine.
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