The Avo Advantage: The Evidence Behind the Hype

This activity consists of a webinar on the health benefits of avocados. The webinar is presented by Dr Monique Piderit, a private practicing registered dietitian with a keen interest in evidence-based nutrition.

An outline of the topics include:

• Introduction: from hype to evidence
• Cardiovascular health and lipid management
• Blood glucose control and Type 2 diabetes risk
• Gut health and the microbiome
• Across the lifespan: children, adults, and elderly
• The Mediterranean diet and avocados
• Practical implications for dietitians

This activity is accredited for 1 clinical CEU.

This activity is sponsored by the South African Avocado Growers Association.