When people think of avocadoes, they often think of guacamole, that luscious tortilla chip accompaniment that combines the yellowish green fruit with spices, lemon juice and other ingredients from the avocados native Mexico. But we should also consider some avocado nutrition facts and benefits. The avocado — produced in subtropical climates including southern Spain, Australia, Peru, Ecuador, California, Arizona and Florida — is versatile, nutrient-dense and popular throughout the world. California produces most of the avocadoes grown in the United States. One-fifth of an avocado, typically considered a serving, contains: 50 calories 4.5 g of fat Nearly 20 nutrients including potassium, vitamin K, folate, B vitamins and vitamin C No cholesterol While almost three-quarters of the avocados calories come from fat, most of it is healthy fat. More specifically, the avocado contains monounsaturated fats are known to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and are believed to help increase the good kind of cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). The avocado also has 60 percent more potassium than a banana. In addition, the avocado’s nutritional composition includes a large amount of fiber. Almost three-quarters of that fiber is insoluble with the rest being soluble fiber, which helps keep you regular 😊 Have you had an avocado lately? What are you waiting for?!
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:17:40 +0000
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