avocados

An avocado doesn't contain "extra" fat and calories, it is what it is. The proper portion would be one that fits with the rest of the fat and calories you're eating in a day.

Have you already had a lot of calories or fat (or will you later)? Have a smaller portion. Have you not had much? Have a larger portion.

Just weigh it and log it. Sometimes I eat a quarter of an avocado, sometimes I eat half an avocado. Sometimes I even eat a whole avocado. There is no generic "right" amount -- it has to be considered in balance with the rest of your calories and fat for the day.

I usually eat half of an avocado a day. If they are tiny, I will eat a whole one. Usually 1.5-2 oz per meal, sometime 3 oz. It depends on my fat macros for the day really. You can always cut some and wrap it up tightly in some saran wrap or cling wrap, then place it in the fridge to eat later or the next day. I slice some and eat it with my morning eggs. I put some slices in a sandwich yesterday. You can always cut up some slices, drizzle a teaspoon or two of olive oil, and some salt, pepper, and garlic powder or whatever other spice/herbs I like. Avocado is very good for you nutrient-wise, and for your skin.

For a sandwich, I have about a 1/4 avacado. This was 34 grams last time - 57 calories of yumminess and only 5 g of fat.

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How can you not have heard of good fats?

I read recently that its recommended that you eat half of one a day. Use as your dressing, cheese, mayo, etc.

Higher in calories but very filling.
I'd usually have 1/2 if it was part of a meal, but I don't have it too often.

Whenever I see an avocado thread I always say I would bath in guacamole. I would.

I usually eat about half - depends on how many calories I have available in my day. It really should be looked at in context with all the other foods you're eating that day to determine what is too much of anything.

I love avacado's. I would eat one everyday if I could but they are too expensive.

I love avocados, but my grocery stores have had bad ones the last few months. I will usually mash some and put it on my sandwiches. I make an awesome guac, too! I could eat it all day every day. I like to bake an egg in them, too!

I found this past year that I could freeze avocados whole. Sometimes they are on sale during the summer for about 40 cents each, so I bag up a bunch and freeze them. The texture changes, but if you mash them and stir into salad dressings or use for guacamole the frozen ones are fine.

Just eat what you know you'll burn. That's the 'secret!' I love avos for their unique nutrient profile. Avo oils keep my hair glossy, my skin moist & resilient. The only problem would be eating them... or anything else... to excess.