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"First, we wanted to dispel the myth that avocados are fattening and therefore should be avoided in energy 'calorie] restricted diets. Second, we examined the effects of avocados, a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids 'fats] as part of an energy-restricted diet on weight loss, serum lipids...and vascular function in overweight and 'on] obese subjects... "Sixty-one...volunteers (13 men and 48 women,) 'all of whom where very overweight,] were assigned to either of two groups. The experimental group consumed 200 grams* a day of avocados, which substituted for 30 grams of other mixed dietary fats such as margarine or oil, and the the control group excluded avocados from their energy-restricted diet for 6 weeks... "CONCLUSION: The consumption of 200 grams a day within an energy-restricted diet does not compromise weight loss when substituted for 30 grams of mixed dietary 'food] fat. 'Blood fat], fibrinogen 'clot affecting]...and blood pressures were not affected by weight loss or avocados intake. Emphases added. *There are 355 grams in a pound. So this amount would be just under a pound of avocados. From: Nutrition, vol. 21, 2005. By: Drs. Pieterse, Jerling, Schutte, et al., Potchefstroom Inst. of Nutrition, Pot. U. for Christian Higher Ed., Pot., S. Africa. SEARCH BY SUBJECT - TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS MONTH'S HEALTH BULLETIN NEWS
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