DELICIOUS and nutritious, and now allergy preventative - is there anything avocados can't do?
A recent Finnish study found that infants born to women who consume the fruit while pregnant had a 44% lower risk of developing food allergies before the age of one, compared to those whose mums didn't eat them.
The researchers also looked at rhinitis, paroxysmal wheezing and eczema, but found no connection.
The researchers hypothesised that the fibre, folate, lutein and healthy monounsaturated fats found in avocados helped support the developing immune system, potentially reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions in infancy.
Researchers pointed out that the avocado eaters tended to be older, non-smoking, had higher diet quality scores and lower BMIs, were less likely to have a caesarean delivery, and breastfed longer.
However, even after accounting for these potential influences, the effect was still there.
Around 10% of Australian one-year-olds suffer from food allergies, so while eating avocados may prevent you from buying a house, at least you can prevent allergies in your child.
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