Avocado

Dietary fat is good for you.

There's nothing unhealthy about fat. Just weigh out your portion, since avocados are very calorie dense, and enjoy.

Yes, eat avocados, olive oil, and nuts. Naturally occurring fat is healthy. Avoid butter, mayonnaise, vegetable/canola oils and shortening.

Also, shortening is PURE partially-hydrogenated oils and they are terrible for you. You're better off using lard, because it's natural.

There's nothing unhealthy about fat. Just weigh out your portion, since avocados are very calorie dense, and enjoy.

this. i am just finishing up a WHOLE avocado with my dinner. yum yum.

good fats are very healthy, filling, and flavorful!

I love avocado, and have managed to make it a regular part of my diet and still lose weight! That being said, I still maintain a calorie deficit and eat it in moderation. There is no such thing as a miracle food, but the 'super food' label denotes the fact that it is nutrient dense and full of GOOD fats. Fats are essential for health, in moderation, and keep our skin/eyes/brain healthy. Plus good fats actually help prevent heart disease. Eating fat isn't going to instantly make you fat, and cutting all fat out isn't going to magically make you lose weight - having a calorie deficit is the way to weight loss.

Some people (myself recently included) do control their macros (fats, carbs, proteins) ratios, especially as they get closer to their goals or have more specific goals in mind. But thats a whole different kettle of fish, and not something you need to worry about if you are at the start of your journey!

ENJOY THAT AVO!

Blend avocado with cocoa powder, a splash of milk, and honey. The best mousse you'll ever taste!

So, avocado is loaded with fat. I was surprised when I looked it up, because it is suppose to be a "super food." So, what is good about avocado, and is it worth eating all the fat?

dietary fat is an essential macro-nutrient...dietary fat doesn't make you fat. Also, the fat in avocados is primarily monounsaturated which is extremely good for the heart. They are also loaded with fiber and other essential vitamins and minerals.

You forgot the most important part - they taste good. Especially when used for guacamole. Mmm.
But yea, all of this is what is so good about them.

I eat at least 2 salads a day, and I replace my dressing with 1/4 of a medium fully ripe avocado, cut in small chunks. I love the texture, the creaminess and the flavor, especially when I lightly dust my salad with a small dash cayenne pepper.

slightly off topic but I decided to check out the calories and such here and man do they differ per entry, like a lot.

That is why I always check the calories on here then match it to the closest MFP entry: http://www.calorieking.com.au/

then convert it from kilojoules to calories on here: http://www.bupa.com.au/health-and-wellness/tools-and-apps/tools-and-calculators/calorie-converter

but I'm sure there must be sites where you don't have to convert but I trust this site.

slightly off topic but I decided to check out the calories and such here and man do they differ per entry, like a lot.

Use the entry for Avocados - Raw that does not have the asterisks by it. That is the entry that is not user submitted and is based on USDA nutrition data.