Who benefits from eating avocado in the evening?

Evening avocado snack improves blood lipid profiles by morning - a study by American scientists has proven benefits for people with carbohydrate metabolism disorders. The scientific work is published in the authoritative journal Current Developments in Nutrition (CDN).

Researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology conducted an experiment involving 27 adult volunteers with prediabetes. Participants consumed one of three snack options on different evenings: avocado, a low-fat snack with low fiber content, or a processed product comparable to avocado in fat and fiber content.

The snacks were offered between 8:00 and 9:00 PM, followed by a 12-hour fast, and then a standard breakfast in the morning. Scientists carefully monitored levels of triglycerides, glucose, insulin, and inflammation markers before and after meals.

The results were impressive: evening consumption of avocado significantly reduced the concentration of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood. This effect became particularly noticeable three hours after morning breakfast, although some reduction was already observed in the morning on an empty stomach.

Professor Britt Burton-Freeman, who led the study, explains: this response is likely related to the unique composition of avocado and the characteristics of its nutritional structure, which beneficially affect the cardiovascular system and optimize fat metabolism.

The data obtained refutes the widespread belief about the harm of evening snacks. Scientists claim that late food intake can be not only safe but also beneficial - provided that foods with high nutritional value are chosen. In the case of avocado, the positive effect is associated with the rich content of unsaturated fats and fiber, which can gently regulate metabolic processes throughout the night.