Avocados - I love them, but their so high in calories?
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mrsjobba2
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Hi I saw a recipe posted today that had avocado & shrimp, two of my favourite ingredients. However calorie wise an avocado is really high. I've heard it said that it is a good fat ? Can anyone explain?
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if you eat too much of it you'll get fat, even if it's good fat
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It is good fat. High Omega 3. Just not too much.0
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Hi I saw a recipe posted today that had avocado & shrimp, two of my favourite ingredients. However calorie wise an avocado is really high. I've heard it said that it is a good fat ? Can anyone explain?
just eat it in moderation and you will be fine.0 -
Same as nuts...really good for you, really high in fat/calories. Maybe don't eat a whole avocado, maybe don't eat a whole can of nuts. Or do, and then just don't eat something else.0
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they're... not their...
and they're good for you. Eat them. In moderation.0 -
Mmmmmm delicious.. delicious avocado calories. It's full of happy goodness. eat them.0
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Avocado is actually pretty low-calorie for being so fatty (you can eat half an avocado for the same calories as 1 serving of mayo). They're seriously good for you and help keep you full. Eat them.0
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Avacados are awesome in smoothies! Especially with mangos!!!0
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Eat it, log it. Enjoy. Simple.0
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Also, I probably eat more avocados than most people, and have lost nearly 50 lbs regardless...0
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I eat a whole avacado about once every other week. It's a nice splurg. Hasn't hurt my weight loss efforts.
I make my famous guacamole and that's my dinner that night. YUM!!!!!!!0 -
I eat the whole thing! Love it! Fit it in!0
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While I don’t suggest eating multiple avocados a day, the good in them (in moderation) outweighs the calories. They are a fantastic source of potassium, vitamins, fiber, etc. They predominately contain heart-healthy fat. I sometimes eat an avocado a day, and I’m still losing weight.
In a nutshell, do not avoid avocados because of calories; just be mindful of the quantity.
P.S. Shrimp & avocado? Yum. You should try making ceviche sometime with shrimp, fish, avocado, tomato, onion, lime juice etc. So yummy when it’s fresh and served chilled!
Good luck on your journey!0 -
it's not that bad. just don't eat a whole avocado! i weigh out either a quarter-half of one and it is less than 100 calories.0
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If I eat more than half an avocado, it makes me feel too full... a half is perfect for me... In a smoothie with 1.5 cups worth of other fruit and a cup of kefir and a serving of Greek yogurt... sublime! Goes great with blueberries as well!0
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If you keep your protein and carbs at a certain amount of calories where you still have more after for your daily goal then you should be able to include them as much as it allows. Good luck0
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While I don’t suggest eating multiple avocados a day, the good in them (in moderation) outweighs the calories. They are a fantastic source of potassium, vitamins, fiber, etc. They predominately contain heart-healthy fat. I sometimes eat an avocado a day, and I’m still losing weight.
In a nutshell, do not avoid avocados because of calories; just be mindful of the quantity.
P.S. Shrimp & avocado? Yum. You should try making ceviche sometime with shrimp, fish, avocado, tomato, onion, lime juice etc. So yummy when it’s fresh and served chilled!
Good luck on your journey!0 -
So those of you who don't eat a whole one...how do you store the other half without it getting gross?0
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Half an avocado is about the same amount of calories as a serving of potato chips. A little more fat, but we need healthy fats to live. Eat avocado.0
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it is the good kind of fat that most of us don't get! I absolutely love them!0
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