food question

kbefit
kbefit Posts: 116
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
I have a question...does anyone know what food group an avocado falls into...is it a fat?

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  • TayJoMama
    TayJoMama Posts: 348 Member
    Yes, but a good fat in moderation.
  • NutritionDivaRD
    NutritionDivaRD Posts: 467 Member
    An avocado is in the fruit group. It is also a healthy fat.....but it is defined as a fruit. A healthy choice, but keep an eye on the serving size since its high in calories. :) Enjoy!
  • coronalime
    coronalime Posts: 583 Member
    Its a fruit..It just contains fat..
  • kbefit
    kbefit Posts: 116
    Thanks guys!
  • Some avocado myths & facts:happy:

    1. It’s a vegetable.

    Fact: It’s actually an oily berry--a fruit.

    2. It’s high in cholesterol.

    Fact: It has no cholesterol. Only animal foods have cholesterol.

    3. It’s high in fat.

    Fact: By weight, avocados average 30% easily digestible oily fatty acids and approximately 70% water.

    4. Its saturated fat content is dangerous.

    Fact: Only about 2.5% of the edible portion of avocado is saturated fat, and unheated saturated fat from live plant foods is non-toxic.

    5. It’s fattening.

    Fact: It is the cooked starches, meat, dairy and processed sugar in people’s diets that feed their fat cells. Most active people who consume avocados as part high raw food vegan diet have no problem losing excess fat and staying lean.

    6. It is a tree ripened fruit.

    Fact: The avocado doesn't soften on the tree. After dropping or picking it must be allowed to soften for 4 to 17 days depending on the variety and ambient temperature and humidity.

    7. It is best to ripen it in a bag.

    Fact: Not necessary. Keep your weekly supply of avocados on your kitchen table, counter or somewhere else in plain sight. Pinch the tops and bottoms each morning and when they yield to pressure on both ends they are ripe. Refrigerate the ones you are not ready to eat.

    9. It can’t be refrigerated.

    Fact: Yes it can. Wrap ripe avocado in plastic or keep it in a plastic bag or container. If it is refrigerated for too long some spoiling may result. Remove unripened avocado from the refrigerator 2 or 3 days before you intend to eat them.

    10. Keep the seed in to keep the guacamole from turning black.

    Fact: That is an old wives tale! Wrap it in plastic to keep oxidation at bay.
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