Can eating avocados help improve cholesterol levels?

Avocados are chock-full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that help knock down bad low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides while boosting healthy high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Even better, we love the fruit's (yep, it's a fruit) mild flavor and creamy texture. Mash avocado into guacamole, add slices to a sandwich, chop it up in a salad, or—for a tasty snack—simply spread a little on whole-grain crackers with a tiny pinch of coarse sea salt.

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