Health Benefits Of Calories In Avocado

By Darnell Visini


Calories in avocado, for people who are keen on taking care of their health especially their weight should have a clear analysis of the foods and fruits that they consume. There are various types and sizes of avocados depending on where they are cultivated; and the existing climatic conditions. Getting the nutritional value of the fruit therefore does not rely on the size or origin of this fruit as many believe.

Standard avocados contain 322 metric units, 29.47g of fat of which 4.273g is saturated fat, 17.15g carbohydrates of which fiber and sugar accounts for 13.47g and 1.33g respectively and protein taking 4.02g. Avocados are high in calories and healthy fats making them ideal for making salads and stuffed fillings. This translates to 124 metric units in a single tablespoonful.

Apart from the high fiber and vitamin C, when taken as a snack the fruit provides the required fiber and fat which accounts for 77%, 19% carbohydrates and 4% protein making it a whole meal. To be precise, out of the 322 metric units it contains, 265 is actually natural fat. This composition is safer that taking fat which contains chemicals and other preservatives.

Apart from the nutritional value of this fruit, it is also used as an antioxidant, weight loss ingredient, stroke prevention and baby food. It has unique skin penetration capabilities and used it is also used as herbal cosmetic, which among other things act as a sunscreen. On the other hand, the fruit has both health and culinary benefits for all ages especially in helping the body absorb cancer-fighting nutrients that are naturally found in spinach and carrots. People who are HIV positive benefit from the nutrients in avocados in the fight against opportunistic diseases.

The food pyramid classifies avocados as free from sodium and cholesterol but moderate in sugar and high in vitamins. Avocado culinary delights are good for the dieting individual and are the best option from junk foods served in the local cafes and restaurants. Taken in moderation, it comes with all the health benefits centrally to the traditional belief that it is a fatty fruit.

People used to believe that weight loss means total abstinence from any form of fat; scientists and nutrition specialists recommend some fat intake to lose weight. Nowadays, most weight products have this fruit as one of the major ingredients thus making it safe for weight watchers. On the other hand, sandwiches and spring rolls have become popular in the recent past owing to this fact.

The amount of metric units contained in fresh avocado are friendly to the body and ideal for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure by helping reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. When consumed daily, it provides 40% the required calories. Daily portions do not need to be huge as half the fruit is good enough.

Most nutritionists recommend avocado as opposed to other calories found in processed products that cause obesity. In fact when used as a vegetable oil, it works well as an appetizer giving the body enzymes to easily process other foods consumed. Though surrounded in myth, it is no doubt that calories in avocado are natural and healthy.




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