Addicted to avocados...
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zoeluiisa
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I seem to be developing an avocado addiction. I have them with salad, with beans/lentils/quinoa, on rice-cakes, on their own... I think because they provide the texture of the creamy/cheesey stuff I've been cutting down on.
Just wondering if there's any down-side to an avocado? People go on about the fats, but they're good fats right?
Just wondering if there's any down-side to an avocado? People go on about the fats, but they're good fats right?
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The fats do not outweigh the other nutrients. They are one of the best foods you can eat. I eat one a day.0
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They are technically 'good fats'; however, over indulgence in anything is bad. They also have fiber and proteins. I'm like you, I love avocados, so I usually try to incorporate them into one meal a day to get my fix.0
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LOVE avocados! They are such a fantastic food. Sliced on a turkey sandwich ... yummm ....
As long as you are working them in to your day in good ways and counting the calories (if you track), I say go for it!0 -
The only down side is that they have a lot of calories (due to high fat content). But if you're falling within your calories and not sacrificing other nutrients, eat away!0
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I usually eat one a day! LOVE them!0
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Oh my - me too. I think I could at 1 a day but I don't go to the grocery that often! haha0
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Thanks guys, this is what I wanted to hear! I've been having one every two or three days, I might allow myself more.
Now, if only they were cheaper... :grumble:
ETA - Just found this article. All good news apart from the calorie count, but I don't mind that - would rather spend my calories on an avocado than a pile of biscuits.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/dietandfitness/3337073/Super-foods-avocado.html0 -
would rather spend my calories on an avocado than a pile of biscuits.
Exactly!! Avocados are great, I eat them very often and seeing that they'll benefit my health makes me want to eat avocados every day haha0 -
Avocados are great for you. Overindulging is not a good idea though0
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Avocados are great for you. Overindulging is not a good idea though
Yes, but what would you consider overindulging, avocado-wise?0 -
You're meant to have no more than an eigth a day but I have a quarter. I wouldn't recommend more than that a day.0
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You're meant to have no more than an eigth a day but I have a quarter. I wouldn't recommend more than that a day.
BOO! Do you know why that is? Is there something in it you're not meant to eat too much of? (As long as it fits in your calorie goal I mean)0 -
You're meant to have no more than an eigth a day but I have a quarter. I wouldn't recommend more than that a day.
BOO! Do you know why that is? Is there something in it you're not meant to eat too much of? (As long as it fits in your calorie goal I mean)
Totally do not agree with this - if it fits into your calories eat all you want......0 -
Its the amount of fat. While it is the healthy version of fat, it is still fat. It will bump up your fat intake0
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As long as you're accounting for the fact they have around 300 calories each, I don't see a problem. They're loaded with monounsaturated fats (good), potassium, and they very satisfying! I'd go so far as to say there's about 800 calories worth of happy tummy in one 300 calorie avocado!0
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I'f it fits into you calorie intake I'd sake go for it. So many benefits.
I also love them when studying as they co rain the 'brain food' lecithin0 -
Thanks guys, this is what I wanted to hear! I've been having one every two or three days, I might allow myself more.
Now, if only they were cheaper... :grumble:
Asda do a pack of four baby avocados for £1.20. I buy these, and often eat one a day.0 -
Google it.
Avocadvos have about 28 grams of fat in them. Which will be for some people most or half their daily intake in fat0 -
Google it.
Avocadvos have about 28 grams of fat in them. Which will be for some people most or half their daily intake in fat
Yes, but as long as it fits into your daily intake, how is that a problem? Better some good fats from an Avocado than bad fats from a takeaway pizza...0 -
They are calorie-dense on top of the nutritional value. I think it's great that you're eating them as long as you're keeping track of how much.0
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