Critical Health News...November’s issue of the highly regarded publication ”Nutritional Journal” has a cool article about avocados. It quotes a study (entitled, somewhat awkwardly, “A Randomized Crossover Study to Evaluate the Effect of Hass Avocado Intake on Post-Ingestive Satiety and Insulin Levels and Subsequent Energy Intake in Overweight Adults“!) that compared the effects of adding a fresh avocado to a lunchtime meal to the effects of eating a standard non-avocado-including lunch. Scientists were looking to see how avocado consumption would influence blood sugar levels and insulin responses, satisfaction and further food intake. The researchers, from the Department of Nutrition at Loma Linda University found that participants who added half an avocado to their lunch reported a significantly decreased desire to eat by 40 percent over a three hour period and 28 percent over a five hour period compared to their desire to eat after a standard, non-avocado-containing lunch. Even more significantly, their satisfaction was long lasting. Three hours after eating participants reported increased satisfaction by 26 percent. And the avocados didn’t throw off blood sugar. According to Dr. Joan Sabat who led the research team “…there was no increase in blood levels beyond what was observed after eating the standard lunch”. So what is it that makes avocados so satisfying? Well, aside from the fiber and the nutrients which are always satiety-inducing, probably the most hunger busting element of the succulent green fruit are the fats. Avocados are among the plant world’s most lipid-dense products, containing significant amounts of both saturated and unsaturated fats. According to the USDA, 1 cup of avocado contains over 4 teaspoons of fat. What’s more, it’s got nearly 3 grams of protein (about as much as half an egg) and nearly 25 percent of the RDA of Vitamin C. And, next to zero calories derived from sugar! Considering that kind of nutritional payoff, it’s no wonder that avocados have been farmed for millennia. They’re one of the oldest cultivated fruits; Central American farmers have been growing them since 8000 BC. Read More "http://app.getresponse.com/click...W&u=BNrSW&y=1&z=EExwSxk&" Healthy Body Start Pak gives your Body the Nutrition to Thrive! Try the Autoship Option and have it Arrive each month, On Time! "http://app.getresponse.com/click...W&u=BNrSW&y=T&z=ESH3yvG&" "If you are into health and if you are looking to set up your own business, get in touch with the Critical Health News team. They are there for you to give you some information and help you get going...." - George Noory We received several inquiries regarding George Noory's mention of a Business Opportunity during Dr. Wallach's appearance on Coast to Coast AM last Monday. If you are interested to find out more CLICK HERE "http://app.getresponse.com/click...W&u=BNrSW&y=T&z=EyQVCyA&" .