Carbohydrate-Guide

Avocados contain monounsaturated fats which help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. Ohio State University researchers discovered avocado helps increase the absorption of carotenoids, chemicals which help lower risk of heart disease and macular degeneration.

Avocados aren’t just for dip. A popular item is chilled avocado soup.

Puree an avocado in a blender with 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and a bit of lime juice and hot sauce, thin the soup with reduced-sodium chicken broth.

Use mashed avocado in place of mayonnaise on turkey sandwiches.

Why bother?

You cut total fat (the avocado has 7 g, full-fat mayo has 11 g) and add beneficial monounsaturated fat.

Avocado Nutrients - 1/5 avocado: 4.6 g fat (2.9 g monounsaturated, 0.6 g polyunsaturated, 0.6 g saturated), 50 calories