Is the Avocado fruit very fattening?

Question

People have mixed views on the fat in the Avocado fruit..I like to eat it but then i think how fatty it is and i don't buy it.

Answer 1

Avocado cholesterol diet is beneficial for lowering cholesterol, despite of avocado fat content and carbohydrate. The reason is that avocado is a great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. The avocado fat is a type of fat that may actually help to raise levels of HDL ("good"cholesterol) which actually protects arteries, while lowering levels of LDL ("bad" cholesterol).

In case you are not familiar, HDL or the good cholesterol is the one that cleanses the arteries from the LDL or bad cholesterol build up. So, it flows naturally that the higher the HDL/good cholesterol the less is LDL/bad cholesterol.

You need not worry about the avocado content of fat, as this fat is not harmful nor does it increase your cholesterol levels. To distinguish the types of fat, including avocado fat, you need to understand saturated fats, monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.

Saturated fats, are those types of fat that are harmful and increase cholesterol levels. However, monounsaturated fats(avocado fat is of this type) and polyunsaturated fats, are not harmful and do not increase cholesterol levels. On the contrary monounsaturated fat and avocado fat help lower cholesterol.

Answer 2

The avocado is full of fiber, potassium, and vitamin E. The avocado is virtually the only fruit that has monounsaturated fat. This site has the nutritional content of an avocado, but states that a serving size is only 1/5 of an avocado... I have yet to meet a person that will stop at 1/5 of an avocado..

Avocados were also said to be aphrodisiacs.

http://www.avocado.org/healthy_living/nutrition.php/nutrition-facts.php

Answer 3

Avocados are very high calorie. It is best used as a condiment, rather than slicing one up and having it on a salad, like I used to do. I believe that fat in an avocado is good fat, like the fat in olives, but too much of anything is not good for you.

Answer 4

"Though avocados are high in fat, most of the fat is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Avocados are loaded with nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and folate. They're also cholesterol and sodium free. Avocados contain 60 percent more potassium per ounce than bananas. "

http://www.karsnuts.com/health.html

Answer 5

I don't know about fattening, but it's got some fat in it, that's for sure. But it's not like potato chip fat, it's natrual stuff. As long as you're not eating like a whole avacado a day + no exersise, I wouldn't be worried.

Green is good.

Answer 6

Yes, but eaten in moderation it is exceptionally good for you... helps lower cholesterol, provides good quality fats your body needs and is a Great skin and hair treatment both internally and externally!

Viva Avocado!!

Answer 7

One medium-sized avocado contains about 165 calories.

One pound of avocado contains about 890 calories.

They are excellent for your skin.

Answer 8

Apples

Answer 9

It's definitely not something you want to eat if you're trying to lose weight, but if you have it in moderation it won't make you gain weight or anything. Plus, it's good for you skin.

Answer 10

*1 Avacado (medium) contains 325 calories
1 Tbsp Avacado Guacamole contain 35 calories
Avacado (1/2 cup) (mashed) contains 205 calories
*you can burn this amount of calories by walking for 50 minutes @ 4mph