How many avocados should we ACTUALLY eat?
/Avocados are God’s gift to humans. It’s no secret that they are one of the most popular and tasty health foods that exists. Food porn is great, and I see many accounts/blogs that exclusively post pics of avocado dishes. But it got me thinking: is there such a thing as eating TOO many avocados?
While avocados are a great source of fiber, vitamin E, folate, and potassium, but it also contains a lot of fat. Yes, it’s the “good kind” of fat, but we should still be aware of how much we consume this delicious fruit (yes, it's a fruit).
According to Women’s Health magazine, if you follow a 2000 calorie diet, you should not have more than 30 grams of fat a day. An average sized avocado has about 30 grams of fat, so realistically we shouldn’t eat a whole avocado in one day. (Remember that other foods we eat also contain fat!)
While avocados are very photogenic and sexy in the health community, I want to bring awareness to this topic. Moderation is key! Even when it comes to the one of the healthiest foods.