Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Understanding All Facts About The Calories In Avocado Provides Numerous Advantages

By Arold Augustin


Avocados are a fruit that is mild in taste and grows the whole year in various regions worldwide. In America they are mostly grown in Hawaii and Florida; they are characterized by a dark green leathery skin and flesh that is light green with a creamy buttery taste and texture. The calories in avocado fruits are notably somewhat higher if compared to various other fruits; however, it should be noted that this fruit's fat are in fact needed by the body to stay healthy.

Although Avocados tend to be much higher in fats and calories, one really should not avoid adding them to regular diets. These pear shaped fruits are rich in various minerals and Vitamins, including fiber. Any body that watches what they eat should also include these fruits to their diet as it helps the body in the absorption of Carotenoids, which in turn have the effect of an antioxidant.

Research conducted indicates that acids in avocado flesh work to significantly lower cholesterol found in the blood and this is extremely advantageous to many. Although figures are not quite exact, as calorie counts vary according to the type as well as the size of the fruit. But calorie estimates per half serving is approximately as follows; 153 for a small fruit. While 306 is estimated for medium sizes and 322 is recorded for the bigger fruits.

If one had to measure a single cup of sliced Avocados or 146 grams, it would be around the 234 calorie mark. It must be emphasized that this is raw counts, if eaten on a slice of bread or in a sushi roll it will of course decrease or increase the calorie content. A full cup of mashed Avocado used in Guacamole, will be about 367; what most people do not realize is that eating one of these servings will give twenty times the energy found in a single peach or one apple.

Vitamin E is something that almost every one associates with as being a powerful antioxidant and these fruits are choc-a-block full of it. It also works to reduce developing any heart disease or cancer as it buffers the damage that one sustains from free radicals. Of course this also means that it will hinder the development of wrinkles.

In general fats are normally seen as unhealthy. However, in avocados sixty-three percent of the fat content comes from monounsaturated fats. Twenty percent of these are polyunsaturated fats. These are essentially good fats that are needed by the body and are particularly healthy to consume. They reduce any cravings for dieters and are very satisfying to eat. This makes them excellent foods for people who are watching their weight and want to eat healthy.

Elevated Potassium content regulates the blood pressure, safeguarding against heart ailments and strokes, in addition, aiding digestion and expelling toxins from the body. Potassium assists in fighting depression or fatigue naturally increasing ones concentration. A collective group of vitamins C, manganese, D, B6 and riboflavin work to strengthen ones immune system as well.

Calories in avocado might be higher than most are accustomed to. But it is certainly worth all the health benefits to add it to ones regular diet. In fact it could be appropriate to say that "an avocado a day helps keep illness at bay".




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