Mollie Stone’s is celebrating California Avocado Month and there is so much more to these fruits than just their great taste. Now more than ever before we are all putting health first. We hope that learning more avocado nutrition facts will help inspire you to find more ways to incorporate this healthy super fruit into your diet. Scroll below for some of our favorite Avocado recipes!
Nutrition Facts:
Avocados are a Heart-Healthy, Nutrient-Dense Superfood! Nutrient-Dense foods are those that provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients with relatively few calories. One-third of a medium avocado (50 g) has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making it a great Nutrient-Dense food choice.
Avocados are also naturally Sodium-, Sugar- and Cholesterol-Free. A unique fact is that they act as a “nutrient booster” by helping increase the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients such as vitamins A, D, K and E.
In addition to all the nutrients the avocado can deliver in each serving, more than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is unsaturated, Good Fat. The avocado is virtually the only fruit that contains Heart-Healthy monounsaturated fat!
Why naturally Good Fats? Because the body needs some dietary fat in moderation to help with absorption of nutrients. Good Fats also do not raise bad cholesterol levels.
Do avocados contain antioxidants?
Yes! Antioxidants are abundant in many fruits and vegetables. Some common antioxidants include beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, selenium and vitamins A, C and E and California Avocados contain many of these antioxidants!
Still need more excuses to eat more avocados? Here are some ways to use them as nutritious alternatives in your favorite snacks and meals!
To learn even more about California Avocados Visit: californiaavocado.com
Click below to see some of our favorite Avocado recipes!
California Avocado Roasted Potato Salad
California Avocado California Roll
California Avocado and Chorizo Stuffed Party Rolls with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Ranch Dip
