avocado - good or bad

knitmom71

Looking at my diary for today, I've gone over my fat grams (but was within the calorie goals). I realized that what put me over the edge was 3/4 of an avocado in my salad at lunch. I've heard that avocado is "good fat," so should I concern myself with that aspect of my macros, or should I have cut down on other fats for the rest of the day to balance it out? I love avocado, but if the fat is problematic, I'll have to cut back.

NocturnalGirl

No individual food is "bad". Just fit it into your calories and macros and it should be fine. Also, there is nothing wrong with going over your fat unless it causes you to not get enough proteins or go over in calories.

MNRockstar

I too love avocados. They are good for you and the right kind of fat your body needs/wants. When I go over, I look to see what put me over and if, in this case, it's a "good food" then I'm ok with it.

Crookey21

as a latino, avacado is important in my diet and is always considered a good food to me!!

Laces_0ut

i think less of people who dont like avocado.

NocturnalGirl

i think less of people who dont like avocado.

I don't like avocado, tastes bitter :P

yustick

Good!

SaundraM2009

Avocado = amazing.

AZKristi

There is no reason to be concerned about excess fat from things like avocados, nuts and olives. Its way more important to make sure that you are keeping saturated fats and trans fats as low as possible.

JoniBologna

Avocado = amazing.

+1

shinkalork

I don't like avocado, tastes bitter :P

Bitter??? ehhh simply not ripe. A ripe avocado doesn't taste bitter at all.
Hard and green = bitter
Soft and black = not bitter lol

NocturnalGirl

I don't like avocado, tastes bitter :P

Bitter??? ehhh simply not ripe. A ripe avocado doesn't taste bitter at all.
Hard and green = bitter
Soft and black = not bitter lol

Haha well I tried it once and it was like 100000 years ago so I don't actually remember :P I'm just very picky.

rudegyal_b

Haha well I tried it once and it was like 100000 years ago so I don't actually remember :P I'm just very picky.

try it again, its nothing but yummy, green, buttery goodness

SexyTmar

I love avocado too and have found it difficult but necessary to cut back to stay within my calories!

Although they are a bit high in fat, only a very small percentage of that is saturated fat. They are an excellent source of fibre and Vitamin C among other benefits

And yes, they are so buttery delicious!

NocturnalGirl

Haha well I tried it once and it was like 100000 years ago so I don't actually remember :P I'm just very picky.

try it again, its nothing but yummy, green, buttery goodness

Hmm you sure? Okay.. I'll take your word for it haha

SexyTmar

Just found this on INFOFIT:

Forget the fat! Avocados are a super-healthy way to add valuable nutrients and fiber (yes, and healthy fat!) to your diet. Here's why:

1. Avocados are packed with carotenoids
Avocados are a great source of lutein, a carotenoid that works as an antioxidant and helps protect against eye disease. They also contain the related carotenoids zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, as well as tocop...
herol (vitamin E).

But avocados aren’t just a rich source of carotenoids by themselves—they also help you get more of these nutrients from other foods. Carotenoids are lipophilic (soluble in fat, not water), so eating carotenoid-packed foods like fruits and vegetables along with monounsaturated-fat-rich avocados helps your body absorb the carotenoids. An easy way to do this is to add sliced avocado to a mixed salad.

2. Avocados make you feel full
Half an avocado contains 3.4 grams of fibre, including soluble and insoluble, both of which your body needs to keep the digestive system running smoothly. Plus, soluble fibre slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your body, helping you feel full for longer.

Avocados also contain oleic acid, a fat that activates the part of your brain that makes you feel full. Healthier unsaturated fats containing oleic acid have been shown to produce a greater feeling of satiety than less-healthy saturated fats and trans fats found in processed foods.

3. Avocados can protect your unborn baby—and your heart
One cup of avocado provides almost a quarter of your recommended daily intake of folate, a vitamin which cuts the risk of birth defects. If you’re pregnant—or planning to be—avocados will help protect your unborn baby.

A high folate intake is also associated with a lower risk of heart attacks and heart disease. Does your family have a history of heart problems, or do you have risk factors (such as being overweight or smoking) for heart disease? Avocados could help keep your heart healthy.

4. Avocados can help lower your cholesterol
As well as increasing feelings of fullness, the oleic acid in avocados can help reduce cholesterol levels. In one study, individuals eating an avocado-rich diet had a significant decrease in total cholesterol levels, including a decrease in LDL cholesterol. Their levels of HDL cholesterol (the healthy type) increased by 11%.

High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease. The cholesterol-lowering properties of avocado, along with its folate content, help keep your heart healthy.

_stephanie0

amazing.

bahacca

Yummy goodness! Spread a ripe one on a sandwich instead of mayo-YUMM!!

canelly

I need to have my avocados!!! Love them! And yes I always go over my data with them but I don't mind. Good fats lol...

beekuzz

Avocado is the only food I am okay with adding fat. Otherwise, everything else fatty is outtahere!

Yum and it's the good fat.