We’ve got very good news for guacamole lovers everywhere. A new review suggests that eating avocado is a simple (and delicious) way to prevent metabolic syndrome. Named “the new silent killer,” metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a combination of three or more risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The research has shown that avocados have the most beneficial effects on cholesterol levels, and can help fight pretty much every aspect of metabolic syndrome. All the more reason they deserve superfood status!