Avocado and Mango May Boost Heart Health and Lower Blood Pressure

Eight weeks of adding one Hass avocado and a cup of fresh mango to daily meals improved several heart-health markers in adults with prediabetes, including higher flow-mediated dilation (6.7% vs. 4.6% in controls), lower diastolic blood pressure, and favorable kidney markers, along with increases in fiber, vitamin C, and monounsaturated fat—suggesting nutrient-dense fruits can support heart health without weight loss, though they’re not a cure-all.