Science continues to show that avocados are a heart-healthy fruit, and their 5 grams of monounsaturated fats per serving may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, which can lower the risk for heart disease and stroke. In this episode we continue to build on the knowledge that avocados are heart healthy and share strategies for people to put this science to action, specifically how fresh avocados can be part of a nutrient-dense snacking strategy that may support heart health.

Tune in to this podcast with guest Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN to learn about:

the latest research demonstrating the role of fresh avocados to support heart health
practical and actionable ways to incorporate heart healthy avocados into nutrient dense snacks
how to pick, prepare and safely store fresh avocados

RDNs, DTRs, and CDCESs can earn 1.0 FREE CEU for listening to this podcast episode.

This episode is sponsored by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®

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191: Smart Snacking for Heart Health - Patricia Bannan