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5 Reasons Avocados Are Love

I know it's wrong, but it feels so ripe.

Taylor Beato
Apr 25, 2016
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5 Reasons Avocados Are Love
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Is the avocado friend or a foe? Will it help you lose weight or gain it? There is much debate on the health benefits of avocados. I mean, how could something so fattening and delicious be good for you? Well folks, I happen to have five wonderful reasons why exactly avocados are indeed as good for you as they are tasty. This little, green fruit is a perfect addition to a healthy, balanced diet. Read on to find out why.

1. They are packed full of fat.

Wait...isn’t fat bad for you? Well, actually this is a misconception. There are bad types of fats out there, but there are also good ones. Avocados just so happen to be packing a whopping 21 grams of bad cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fats. Not only does this fat leave you feeling satisfied after eating but it also provides your body with high amounts of Vitamin C and E, which are necessary for skin health.

2. They are sugarless wonders.

OK so, avocados aren't exactly sugar-free but with a sugar content of 1 gram per cup cubed, avocados have the lowest sugar content of all fruit.

3. Antioxidants!

Avocados not only contain healthy fats and fatty vitamins but also antioxidant-acting carotenoids that help prevent certain kinds of cancer in the body.

4. They protect that heart.

If you haven't caught on, an avocado is very nutrient dense. So, it should not come as a shock to you that avocados are also high in levels of potassium and magnesium, which help regulate blood pressure, support your cardiovascular system and healthy bones.

5. Because everything tastes good with avocado.

Appetizers, entrees, desserts, oh my! Whether you're going for savory food or a sweet treat, avocado is one of the most diverse fruits of all. You can use its creamy, buttery, fresh flavors to accent any dish. Behold, just some of the magical ways to transform this treat!

Mango avocado shrimp salad

Chipotle burger with chile poblano

Creamy ginger green smoothie

California summer avocado pie

Chocolate and avocado macaroons


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So what are you waiting for? Go eat yourself an avocado, go out on the town...and back that Hass up. ;)

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