How many calories… in an avocado?

Did you resolve to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables in 2008? How about including avocados in that plan?

The avocado contains more fat than most fruits, but it’s mostly the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind of fat. It additionally contains vitamins A and E, B vitamins, potassium and protein. And recently, avocados have even been shown to fight oral cancer cells. Many society are afraid to add avocados to their diet, even after hearing about all the health benefits. It’s such a rich, creamy fruit that it feels like you may be loading up on calories each instance you eat one. You may be surprised at how many

calories an avocado actually contains!

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Original post by Brigitte Dale

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