Avocado - How Much Is Too Much?

[GetNSkinny 1]

I have had a craving lately for avocados... which is completely strange since before about 3 months ago I couldn't stand the taste of them. I do know that avocado's are high in fats and I don't want to be sabotaging my weight loss efforts! I had 1/4 of one this morning with a egg and green pepper omelet and 5 strawberries. I also had about 1/2 of one yesterday.

I did some research and I've seen that one a day is ok, but then somewhere else it says that one per week is ok... I'm so confused!!

[brandymarie81 108]

Actually they contain the good fat...so they can keep you fuller longer and help you to lose weight.

http://www.avocado.com/site/health-beauty/nutrition/how-eating-avocados-can-help-you-lose-weight

[GetNSkinny 1]

Actually they contain the good fat...so they can keep you fuller longer and help you to lose weight.

http://www.avocado.c...you-lose-weight

Yay! You may be my new bestest friend!! LOL Thanks for replying!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

cut up the whole thing, eat tlittle bits till you feel satiated (or about 4-5 1"cubes whichever comes first)

Now, take the rest and add oatmeal, cucumber and flax seeds and blend well, apply it to all your stretch marks and face and neck...

My own personal "good in/good out" recipie, lol...

[TheNewSusie 471]

1/4 cup per serving but dont over do it, it's high in cholesterol, I love avocados too and used to eat them right out the shell with a spoon and fresh lemon. I wouldn't do more than one serving per day .

[AliveAgain 283]

I've been eating avocado regularly since I started mushy foods 3-4 weeks post op. I eat about 1/4-1/2 of a smaller avocado (28-50g) once a day about 3-4 times a week at most. It is has many health benefits and is actually not a high source of cholesterol. It does have a source of plant sterols which can be called a "plant cholesterol" but in moderation, can actually help with high cholesterol. They came highly recommended from two Stanford cardiologists who said the amount I was eating was "just right" and not too much. For how little fat you get in a 1/4 cup serving, it's not enough to worry about. In fat, a healthy balance of the "good" fats can do wonders for weight loss. You can see from my statistics, it hasn't slowed down my loss. Granted, eating a 1/4 cup of guacamole with fried tortilla chips is not the same thing

[Red597 35]

You are good with the avocado. Yes, it's high in fat, but it's monounsaturated fat, which is the heart healthy, artery-unclogging kind. And there is actually no cholesterol in them since they are not an animal product. And Brandy is right, the fat will help keep you satiated. As a dietitian, I actually suggest our patients use avocado in place of mayo since it gives the same mouth feel and it's healthier. Just my 2 cents...hope it helps...

[brandymarie81 108]

I had 4 small slices last night with my fajita meat..and let me just say that it was PERFECT! I dropped another 2 pounds since Monday so it hasn't slowed mine down either.

[HalfTheWoman 107]

_{Saw a recipe where you use avocado instead of Mayonnaise in deviled eggs. Sounds yummy!}

[AliveAgain 283]

Google "avocado chocolate pudding". Heaven!

[GetNSkinny 1]

Thanks everyone for your replies! For the little amount that I'm eating everyday, I'm not going to get too worried about it.

Thanks emlefe for the awesome chocolate pudding idea... I'm thinking of trying that soon!

[Debra StC 2]

I have been eating avacodos too, I have been craving them. Thanks to all of you who posted information!!!

[Catracks 865]

I eat 1/4 to 1/2 of an avocado at a time. I'll do 1/2 if the avocado is small. I also like to blend it with Greek yogurt. It stretches it and adds Protein. Good for a dip or spread that way.