Avocados and Weight Loss

Here is something for guacamole lovers to get excited about, according to recent studies eating avocados can help you lose weight and lower cholesterol!  Even though avocados are high in fat and calories, people who added these fruits to their daily diets actually lost weight after three weeks, one study found.  Why avocados help with weight loss can be contributed to the fact that avocados are loaded with oleic acid, a healthy monounsaturated fat that’s a proven appetite suppressant.  In addition avocados are packed with fiber, one avocado has 9g fiber, almost twice what is found in other fruits and vegetables.

In addition to weight loss, another study showed that eating avocado daily can lower cholesterol.  Avocados provide beta-sitosterol, a heart healthy compound that helps drop cholesterol levels.  This yummy buttery fruit targets “bad” LDL cholesterol, reducing that number, while increasing “good” HDL levels.
For maximum benefits aim to eat at least one serving of avocado daily.  It is easy and yummy to add avocado slices to your breakfast omelet, salads, and soups.  Also get your avocado fix by trying this delicious guacamole recipe,
Healthy Guacamole

• 2 cups mashed avocado
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/4 white onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 fresh jalepeno chile peppers, minced
• 3/4 Tsp salt

1. Combine the avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, peppers, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Stir until combined.
3. Serve immediately.

Calories: 100, Protein: 1g, Carbohydrates: 7g, Fat: 8.5g, Fiber: 4g