New research finds avocados reduce bad cholesterol

FALLBROOK – A moderate fat diet that includes one fresh avocado daily showed greater improvement in certain blood lipid markers when compared to an energy-matched moderate fat diet without avocado or a low-fat diet without avocado, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Elevated cholesterol in the blood can increase risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the United States.

A heart-healthy diet can play an important role in keeping cholesterol levels within a normal range. For example, the 2010 Dietary Guide...