The simple fruit pairing that can improve heart health naturally in just 8 weeks
Daily Mail • • health
Key Points:
- A study from Illinois suggests that incorporating one cup each of avocado and mango into the diet can improve vascular health and lower diastolic blood pressure in adults with prediabetes, potentially reducing heart disease risk.
- Over eight weeks, participants on the avocado-mango diet showed a 6.7% increase in flow-mediated dilation (FMD), indicating better artery function, while the control group experienced a 4.6% decrease.
- Men in the avocado-mango group saw a significant 1.9mmHg reduction in diastolic blood pressure, whereas men in the control group had an increase of the same amount; no notable blood pressure changes were observed in women.
- The beneficial effects are attributed to the fiber, vitamin C, and unsaturated fats in the fruit duo, which help relax blood vessels, reduce cholesterol, and lower inflammation, supporting heart health without major dietary changes.
- Limitations of the study include its small sample size and focus on short-term outcomes, highlighting the need for further research to confirm long-term cardiovascular benefits.
