Study on the Science Behind Avocado Inclusion
in a Weight Loss Diet
In an effort to share with you the nutritional work that the Hass Avocado Board does on an ongoing basis, we will be including updates throughout the year as research studies get published.
A weight management study was published in the Current Developments in Nutrition journal entitled “Hass Avocado Inclusion in a Weight Loss Diet Supported Weight Loss and Altered Gut Microbiota” with insights into the research and the results.
In a weight-loss study, researchers found 24 overweight/obese adults experienced similar weight loss when advised to eat 500 calories less each day and eat one avocado daily, compared to a control group following the same dietary guidance without avocado. The avocado-eating weight loss group reported little change in diet satisfaction over the 12-week study. Though more research like this study funded by the Hass Avocado Board is needed to confirm the findings, especially in a larger U.S. representative sample, the results support mounting evidence demonstrating avocados can be included in a successful weight loss diet
Other Happenings
The Hass Avocado Board Opens 2026 Board Nominations, Calls on Industry Leaders
Nominations for Board of Directors seats are taking place online. Nominate yourself or another person by submitting the corresponding form online no later than March 27, 2026
A Milestone for the Avocado Industry in the New Dietary Guidelines
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a significant moment for the avocado industry, recognizing avocados as a source of healthy fats and reinforcing the role of whole, fresh foods in healthy eating patterns.
A Fresh Produce Journey Comes to a Close
As of December 31, 2025, your writer, John McGuigan, will be retiring from the Hass Avocado Board.
