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Title: Avocados
Post by: loco on August 13, 2009, 07:38:41 AM

They're great for you!   :)

Serving Size 100g

Calories: 160

Fat: 14.66g
Carb: 8.53g
Protein: 2g

Fiber: 6.7g
Potassium: 485 mg
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

Avocados have 60% more potassium than bananas.  They have the highest fiber content of any fruit, including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.  They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.  About 75% of an avocado's calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat.

Data suggest the presence of an appetite depressant in avocado and that avocado pulp interferes with hepatic fat metabolism.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12097685

High avocado intake has been shown to have an effect on blood serum cholesterol levels. Specifically, after a seven day diet rich in avocados, hypercholesterolemia patients showed a 17% decrease in total serum cholesterol levels. These subjects also showed a 22% decrease in both LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels and 11% increase in HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
http://grande.nal.usda.gov/ibids/index.php?mode2=detail&origin=ibids_references&therow=45635

Title: Re: Avocados
Post by: Princess L on August 13, 2009, 10:27:25 AM

Wish I liked 'em  :-\

Title: Re: Avocados
Post by: loco on August 13, 2009, 10:29:57 AM

And I'm glad I do, since I normally don't like what's good for me.  I don't like broccoli, but I wish I did.    :(