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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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 Importance of Good Fats in Avocados
Heart-healthy and a source of naturally good fats, fresh avocados are just what you need to start and sustain your day.
Good Fats are a Go for American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but there is plenty you can do to help prevent it.
Heart-Healthy Living
Living a heart-healthy lifestyle can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to begin. When I speak to clients, their biggest concern always seems to be what foods to eat. With so many conflicting messages, sometimes it is overwhelming.
Recipe Makeovers: Substituting Ingredients with Avocados
So versatile, fresh avocados can be used as a substitute or addition in any meal or dish. See how avocados can makeover any recipe during the day from breakfast to dinner.
Avocado Salad Nutrition
Salads are actually one of the top ways Americans enjoy avocados – outside of guacamole of course. Fresh and easy to make, salads are a versatile dish in themselves. Learn what ingredients to consider when building your salad that will add nutrient value.
Avocados, Good Fats and Heart Health
With 6 g of good fats, 3 g of fiber, and 22 essential nutrients per serving, learn how avocados can elevate your heart-healthy diet.
Avocados, Cholesterol & Plant Sterols
Avocados not only are a great tasting anytime snack, they also contain monounsaturated “good” fats and phytosterols. In addition, they can help Americans meet the dietary goals of the American Heart Association.
Heart Health Month & Simple Ways to Add Avocados
Cardiovascular/Heart Disease prevention is important. According to the CDC regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, limiting alcohol use and eating a healthy diet can help.
