Inclusion Criteria:  Female subjects Increased waist circumference defined as ≥35 inches for women (NCEP ATP III 2005) Women At least 25 years old at screening Not currently eating more than 2 avocados per month (habitual intake in U.S.) Non-smokers Fitzpatrick Skin type II-IV Willing to maintain their normal skin care pattern for the duration of the study (avoiding excessive sun, not beginning new skin treatments) Subjects must read and sign the Institutional Review Board-approved written informed consent prior to the initiation of any study specific procedures or enrollment  Exclusion Criteria:  Does not eat avocados Sensitive / allergic to avocados Allergies to latex or oral allergy syndrome Not willing or unable to undergo MRI scans Unstable medical condition such as on dialysis for renal disease, cardiac, gastrointestinal, or hepatic disease, cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer >5 years ago acceptable, any cancer site >10yrs without recurrence). Pregnant, lactating, intention of pregnancy Lost or gained 10 lbs of body weight in last year Following restricted or weight loss dietary patterns Subjects who cannot avoid excessive exposure to either natural or artificial sunlight. Unstable anti-anxiety / anti-depressive / anti-psychotic medication use defined as dose change within last 6 months Currently taking any prescription medications that increase the risk of photosensitivity or history of taking such medications in the less than 3 months (e.g. alpha-hydroxy acids in cosmetics, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, tetracycline, trimethoprim), antifungals (flucytosine, griseofulvin, voricanozole), antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine, loratadine, promethazine, cyproheptadine), Accutane Oral steroid use within the last 6 months longer than 7 days Elevated alcohol intake (7+ drinks/week females; 14+ drinks/week males) Participation in another clinical intervention trial within 30 days of baseline