It’s no secret Americans love their snacks.
Snacking is a significant part of both child and adult diets in the United States, and 94% of Americans snack at least once a day according to a recent survey.1
However, the foods we crave during snack time (sugar sweetened beverages, sweets, and salty snacks) are not ideal when keeping our nutrition top of mind.
If avocados aren’t at the top of your snack food list – they should be. This tasty and unique fruit packs a nutritious punch and is a delicious way to help increase fruit and vegetable intake.
Avocados are virtually the only fresh fruit with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, the “good” fats, and they are sodium- and cholesterol-free.
One serving, one-third of a medium avocado, contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that can improve the nutrient quality of the diet.
Additionally, avocados are a good source of fiber; just one serving contains 11% of the Daily Value (DV). Fiber-containing snack foods like healthy avocados are ideal for weight loss and weight management because they help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories, leaving you satisfied in-between meals.
