"Unsaturated Fats From Avocados, Olive Oil May Increase Body's Ability To Use Insulin"

HealthDay (11/17, Preidt) reports that research scheduled to be presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting "offers further evidence that a Mediterranean-style diet is good for your heart." The researchers "found that unsaturated fats from foods such as avocados, olive oil and nuts increase the body's ability to use insulin." The investigators "said their findings show that dietary changes can improve heart health in those at risk for cardiovascular disease, even if they don't lose weight."

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