There is a lot of talk about avocados in the news and in the health industry. While we know they are so good, the fact is they are also high in calories too. How can we decide whether avocados are a good food source when you are on watching your calories? Here are some things to know.
* Avocados are loaded in nutrients like potassium, lutein, and folate
* They are richly loaded in Vitamin B, C, and E which are all critical for good health
* Avocados are a fruit low in natural sugars so a good choice for diabetics
* Packed with natural fiber which helps you feel full longer so great for your intestines
* Loaded in fat, but it is monounsaturated fat, which works for the good in your body
* Folate is known for helping with stroke prevention and heart health
* Contain high levels of beta-sitosterol which is known to help lower cholesterol
* The carotenoid lutein works to prevent eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration
And these are just a few of the benefits I found. So the best answer would be that while avocados do have high calories per serving, the health benefits outweigh the calories. One thing you do need to know is that the serving size is usually 1/5 of the fruit, due to the high calories. But that still means you can enjoy this amazing fruit in moderation.
Add Avocados to your salads or top burger or sandwich at lunch time. Add some to your dressing or slice it fresh and enjoy it with a sprinkle of season salt. No matter how you choose to enjoy an avocado, it is a great addition to your eating plan a few times a week. Your body will thank you!
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I love avacados. I love to make homemade guacamole. They have the MUFFA fats( monounsaturated fats) the fats that are good for us!
(Are Avocados a Healthy Diet Choice?) I found this very interesting to read about. I love avocados on just about everything. The one thing I was wondering about was are they bad for your digestive system? I do like all the benefits that they do offer though.
I love them and feel very fortunate they are so reasonably price in California. I don’t even wait to put them in recipes but just eat them plain if I have a bunch from a sale. Good eating and no guilt from the calories I say!
Avocados are usually a special treat for me, when they go on sale. I love them on a turkey sandwich, or of course, mashed up as guacamole.
I love guacamole, especially in 5 or 7 layer dip, but I’ve never been a huge fan of avocados alone or on other things. That makes no sense, I know. But, there it is.
Avocados are one of my favorites to add to salads and to sandwiches. I think the benefits definitely outweigh the calories and it would sure be hard for me to just eat 1/5 of one.
Well, I am glad that avocados are basically good for me, but I never have only 1/5 of an avocado. My husband and I share one often. The only time we eat less is when I make it part of a recipe.
A serving is 1/5? I m in troube! I dont eat them often because here un the Modwest although they are around, there are only certain times of the year they are any good.
I m one of those people that can cut one in half, add a bit of salt and eat one after another with just a spoon plain. I ove avaxados.
I love avocados. I usually eat half of one at a time. Everything in moderation.
Yes, avocado is good for you, unfortunately I really do not like the taste. I do not eat avocado at all, I avoid it at all costs.
I would say that the answer to your question is a resounding ‘yes!’ Here in SoCal we eat them all of the time. I liek them sliced up inside my pork burritos.
Thankyou for sharing this very informative review. I do love avocados. I know they are good for you but did not know How good for you they were. Thanks to your review! I have tried to avoid them because I also knew how fatting they were. I am Happy to learn that you can have 1/5 of one a couple times a week and you can still enjoy them and also the Benefits they give your body/ I love avocados in a salad and also in Guacomole (Spelling?)
I just switched to a high carb plant based diet for health reasons so I have been eating a lot of avocados in place of cheese/dairy products. I usually eat one small avocado a day or every other day depending on if i am craving it or not. I have been enjoying using it as a dressing and spread on sandwiches the most lately! I have noticed a BIG improvement in my skin and hair, and also lost weight.
I enjoyed this post, but I feel people shouldn’t be scared of calories as long as they are eating the right foods, especially plants. Avocados are still a fat though, its a great fat as well as a fruit. If you want a whole avocado go for it! 😀
Thanks for sharing!
Avocados are so good for you! Because it’s not an animal product, although it’s high in good, fat, it has NO cholesterol. And even helps to lower the “bad” cholesterol. And while you can buy lutein supplments for eye health, it’s always best to get in a natural form. Guacamole, here I come!