Here’s another reason to love avocados. According to new research, avocados can help to tackle metabolic syndrome, something that is known to cause a number of health conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The rich components within avocados, which include fatty acids, minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc, and vitamins A, B, C, and E, have been found to reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol and blood pressure.