Avocado a day may improve cognitive functions in obese

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 02:36 PM Mar 14, 2020 IST

A diet including avocado improves the ability to focus in overweight adults, say researchers. For the findings, researchers conducted a 12-week study of daily meals to 84 overweight or obesity adults. “Previous work has shown that overweight and obese adults are at a higher risk for cognitive decline and dementia in older age,” the study said. The meals were identical in calories and macronutrients, but one group’s meals included a fresh avocado every day. The researchers found the participants having avocados improved their ability to maintain focus on the task at hand even in the face of distraction.

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