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This MNT Knowledge Center feature is written by MNT's qualified nutritionist and forms part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. In the article we take an in-depth look at the possible health benefits of eating avocados as well as a nutritional breakdown of the avocado.
Avocados also have a reputation as a cancer fighter. Regular consumption of the fruit can help reduce the chances for developing prostate cancer in men as well as breast cancer in men and women. There is also some evidence that avocados can help reduce the potential for developing oral cancer as well.