Avocados, are they good for you?

[phatcow]

i ponder hmmmmmmm

 

[TheAvenger]

High in Omega-3 fatty acids; which are essential, and good cholesteral.


Avocados= My favorite fruit

 

[amnesiac]

From the avocado website:



<< California avocados are nutrient dense in dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium and folate. In fact, they are one of nature's most nutrient dense foods. Precisely because of these nutrients, avocado-rich diets are ideal for babies, kids, sports enthusiasts and diabetics. >>

 

[Wallydraigle]

Guacamole is the staff of life.

 

[yakko]

Do not eat too many of them because they are high in fat. It may be good fat but too much will equal more calories.

 

[snakesnfrogs]

they have a hideous taste, so they must be good for you

 

[KMurphy]

they are nuts, not fruits

 

[Elita1]

Considering the amount of saturated fat North America does consume, a few avocados shouldn't hurt
They are so delicious. We eat them often at home. Great salad garnish, appetizer or side dish too. I like them drizzled with lemon juice and salt and pepper. MMMMMMMM!!

In spanish they're called Aguacates.

 

[TheAvenger]

1 : a pulpy green to purple nutty-flavored edible fruit of any of various tropical American trees (genus Persea especially P. americana) of the laurel family

~Merriam-Webster


FRUIT !

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

<< they have a hideous taste, so they must be good for you >>

Ya think? To me they are delicious - but - they do fall under the category of easy to get a bad tasting one. If you try to eat them too early or too late - yuk! If they are bruised - ugh! Just get a bad one for some unknown reason - blech!

BTW aren't there 2 types (at least) of avocados? The one that is smallish, ready to eat when it very dark/black? And the larger one that stays green? One is supposed to be healthier, which one?

 

[FrontlineWarrior]

yes they are either really gross or really flavorful. i've gotten used to the taste and I love it. i think they are pretty fatty and oily though.

 

[acuraman]

mmmm Guacamole sounds good I wish I had some Avocados are great.

 

[waycool]

<< they are nuts, not fruits >>



Check your facts, avocado = fruit!