Avocado Nutrition
Avocado Nutrition
Learn all the facts you need to love fresh avocados even more
Discover the avocado benefits for heart health, weight management, type 2 diabetes, and healthy living at every age
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Healthy Snacking Ideas for Toddlers
Healthy snacks are essential to toddlers’ growth as they provide additional nutrients. Learn more about healthy snacks for toddlers & a few toddler snack ideas today.
Healthy at Home
Did you know that eating more plant-based meals may boost your family’s health? Learn more about the importance of plant-based meals and get meal ideas today!
Build a Healthy Eating Pattern with Avocados
It’s important to establish a healthy dietary pattern from birth because it sets eating behavior throughout life.
Reduce Saturated Fat and Cholesterol Intake with Fresh Avocados
Want to reduce your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol? Try substituting fresh avocado in sandwiches, on toast or as a spread in place of many other popular foods to reduce your intake of saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories.
Avocados and Plant Sterols
Avocados are the richest known fruit source of phytosterols (38 mg beta-sitosterol per 50 g). These compounds lower cholesterol when consumed twice daily as part of a low saturated fat and cholesterol diet.
Getting Smart on Low Carb: How Do Avocados Fit?
Do I need to eat carbohydrates? Can just lowering carbs help me lose weight? Can I still eat avocados if I’m trying to eat lower carb? Find out.
Avocado Serving and Portion Sizes
There are many factors that play into individual nutrition needs; size, age and activity level are some of the many determinants that dictate your requirements.
The Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics, and How Avocados Fit In
Discover how probiotic and prebiotic foods support gut health, how to consume them effectively, and lifestyle habits that may help maintain a balanced microbiome.
Fiber and Avocados: What You Need To Know
You’re likely not getting enough fiber in your diet —but did you know avocados can help? Discover how this delicious fruit can boost your digestion, support weight loss, and improve heart health. Plus, get easy, fiber-packed recipes you’ll love!
