does avocado have something to do with high cholesterol?

Answer 1

Avocados have absolutely nothing to do with high cholesterol.

In fact, they don't contain a single gram of cholesterol. So eating them will not cause your "bad" cholesterol (LDL) levels to increase. They can, however, help increase "good" cholesterol (HDL) which actually protects your heart against disease. So from that perspective, consuming them may have a favorable impact on high cholesterol.

Although they are somewhat high in calories and contain a fair amount of fat, they are nutritional powerhouses. One half of an avocado contains around 160 calories and 14 grams of fat. However, only two grams of that fat is saturated and none of it is trans fat. They offer mostly mono- and polyunsaturated fats -- in other words, the "healthy" fats you hear about so much these days. Avocados are a rich source of at least 25 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, vitamin E, the B vitamins, and folic acid.

One of the benefits of adding avocado into your diet is that their creamy texture and higher-fat content can help you feel more satisfied after eating them. They also make good substitutes for less healthy foods like sour cream, cheese or mayo. You can add sliced avocado to sandwiches in place of mayo or as a substitute for sour cream on tacos.

Answer 2

High cholesterol happens if you ALWAYS eat lots of fats and oils ALL the time.

It's due to excess, not exactly a specific food.

Unless you eat way too many avocados, they shouldn't the problem. If you're worried, cut down a little. But it's true that avocados are considered "good fats" if anything. It's junk food and fried foods that have the really 'bad fats' you want to avoid.

Answer 3

Avocados can help consumers meet the dietary guidelines of the American Heart Association, which are to eat a diet that is low to moderate in fat. The fats should be primarily unsaturated and low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The avocado is virtually the only fruit that has monounsaturated fat.

Avocados help assist consumers in meeting a major dietary goal of reducing saturated fat in the diet, when they are consumed in place of saturated-fat containing foods.

Answer 4

Avocados and Eggs

Answer 5

avocados have no cholestrol.

Answer 6

nutritiondata.com - not all cholesterol is bad for you...