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Avocados and Mangoes Might Help Your Heart

A new study looks at how eating an avocado and a cup of mango every day can support your heart.

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· 2 min read

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The short version

  • Eat an avocado daily
  • Add a cup of mango
  • Support your heart health

Based on reporting by ScienceDaily Nutrition. We explain it in plain words; read the original for the full story.

Nutrition facts

Everyday foods that fit this story One normal serving of each.

Fiber per serving

  1. Avocado1/3 medium avocado (50 g)3.4 g

Protein per serving

  1. Avocado1/3 medium avocado (50 g)1 g

Calories per serving

  1. Avocado1/3 medium avocado (50 g)80 cal

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Hello friend. If you are taking care of your heart, we have some gentle news to share today. Eating certain foods can be a nice part of your daily routine.

What's new

One new study shares that adults with prediabetes had some surprising heart benefits. After just eight weeks of eating an avocado and a cup of mango every day, they saw positive changes. Participants experienced significant improvements in blood vessel function and diastolic blood pressure, especially among men.

Best of all, these benefits happened without weight gain or changes in calorie intake.

What it means for you

This news reminds us that simple food choices can matter. Please keep in mind that this is just one new study, and it does not prove cause and effect. Still, it is a lovely reminder that healthy foods can fit easily into your day.

One small thing to try

You might enjoy adding a slice of avocado to your morning toast or a cup of sweet mango as a gentle afternoon treat.

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