Daily Avocado Intake Cut Glycemic Load in 961 Adults Over 6 Months

1 articles · Updated · Medical News Today · Jun 5

A secondary analysis of 961 adults found that eating one large avocado daily lowered dietary glycemic load over six months, while glycemic index stayed about the same.
The avocado group consumed more fiber and fat, less animal protein, and a smaller share of calories from carbohydrates, suggesting the lower glycemic load came from broader diet shifts as well as the fruit itself.
Participants were age 25 or older with elevated waist circumference, and the control group was told to keep its usual diet but limit avocados to two or fewer per month.
The study was funded by the Hass Avocado Board, and its limits included self-reported dietary recalls, a mostly female sample, and participants who were overweight or obese, which may restrict how widely the findings apply.
Researchers said the simple intervention could be sustainable, but outside experts noted evidence on low-glycemic diets remains too weak to drive national dietary recommendations.