
This is good news as two thirds of adults in the UK have high cholesterol, and this is one of the main risk factors for heart disease.
Avocados are also a rich source of vitamin E, which acts as a powerful antioxidant. Research shows this nutrient may help to limit free radical damage, which can damage cells, increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer and even wrinkles.
Avocados contain an antioxidant called lutein that may help to protect against eye diseases such as cataracts and age related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in elderly people.