Avocados are
very nutritious and contain monounsaturated fats (MUFA’s), fibers, potassium
and some vitamins. Avocados are said to contain around 160 calories, 3 grams of
protein, 12 grams of carbohydrate and about 21.5 grams of fat with the majority
of carbohydrates in form of fibers. You can eat them in moderation as part of a
weight-loss diet or add them to your regular diet as a concentrated source of
calories to help you gain weight. While Avocados contain relative high
calories, the Oleic acid contained in the MUFA’s can help to reduce one’s
cravings for food and is used by the body as an energy burner, instead of the
saturated fat you must have assumed it was. They also contain beta-sitosterol,
a compound known to lower cholesterol levels. There are lots of health benefits
attached to eating Avocados from improvement in Eye health to a glowing skin
tone.
Avocados can
be eaten with almost anything, but for a healthy diet, I would recommend eating
them with Salmons, Wheat bread, Egg Whites, Shrimps or Mashed Potatoes. Mashed
Avocados seasoned with Salt and Black Pepper can also be a good spread on
Bread. Trust me it is delicious.