Applewhite Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 For people that now more about nutrition and food than me, I want your opinion on something. Eating one whole av@cado in one sitting - is this a bad choice? I don't mean doing it on a regular basis, but if this done once a week say, as a snack not a meal, is it a bad choice? Link to comment
sidehop Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Avocado's are fattening if you eat a whole in one sitting but if it's once a week I wouldn't worry too much Yummmm! Link to comment
g84 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I think it would be alright to have a whole one once in a while. Even though they are pretty high in calories and fats (though healthy fats), i don't think there would be any harm. Link to comment
itsallgrand Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It's not bad. It's nutritious. But it is fattening at one sitting and knowing you will probably eat something with it. Approx. 280 cals in a decent sized one. 27 g of fat. That is more cals and fat than a Hersey's choco bar. 13 g in the choc. But less empty calories. Just be aware of what you are eating and you are fine. I love guacamole ...mmm. Link to comment
FathomFear Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 No, it's not a bad choice. Avocado are very nutricious and loaded with healthy fats. I eat between 1 and 3 whole ones every week. Link to comment
pinkelephant Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 i eat a lot of avocado. my gma used to grow them sooooo they're pretty automatic in my diet. i used to eat 2 in one sitting on a regular basis. they're not what made me fat. what made me fat was pizza, pasta and college campus food. (and i say fat for me, since i've been 120lbs my entire life up until i got to university. i'm 5'6 and currently 140lbs -- you can be the judge) Link to comment
bulletproof Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I have a theory (based on no science whatsoever!) that nature made serving sizes. One avocado seems like it's what a person is supposed to eat, since it gets all brown and yukky if you try to save the other portion. It's good fat, and if the rest of your diet is healthy, then I see nothing wrong with it. Link to comment
shes2smart Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Half your RDA in dietary fiber in one avocado (201g by weight), according to this: link removed Is it "perfect"? Probably not, but no food is, really. Not like you're snarfing down a dozen a day or anything. On the whole, I think you could make a lot worse choices than an avocado for a snack (you'll need to use the drop down box to select the comparable serving sizes noted below): 100 g potato chips: link removed 150 g trail mix: link removed 149 g apple: link removed 132 g cheddar cheese: link removed 136 g banana: link removed Link to comment
metrogirl Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 OMG......how did you guys say the A word and it's not starred out? Link to comment
Speranza Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Avocado is a great choice - once in a while. And while you're at it, how about just NEVER eating the chocolate? Link to comment
metrogirl Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Why would it be starred out? Ask a mod.... Hello any mods care to answer......I didnt' want to say publicly in case were' not supposed to. Link to comment
avman Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 OMG......how did you guys say the A word and it's not starred out? We changed the setting. Kind of strange how often people say avocado on a relationship forum. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 We changed the setting. Kind of strange how often people say avocado on a relationship forum. Oh okay.....I thought maybe some of the members got special privilages and were allowed to say avocado......avocado........avocado. LOL Oh god, that feels good just to be able to type it out without being creative. Link to comment
shes2smart Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Oh okay.....I thought maybe some of the members got special privilages and were allowed to say avocado......avocado........avocado. LOL Oh god, that feels good just to be able to type it out without being creative. "Avocado" was (is?) a naughty word? I've been living in that cave away from the world too long again, haven't I? Link to comment
avman Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 "Avocado" was (is?) a naughty word? I've been living in that cave away from the world too long again, haven't I? It is a long story Link to comment
shes2smart Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It is a long story That's ok...one of the radio message boards I was on had to censor the word "huge" for a while...... Link to comment
Alezia Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Eating a whole avocado is perfectly fine! Link to comment
Honey Pumpkin Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It is a long story I have never been so intrigued by a post on here - ever!!! Link to comment
Applewhite Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 We changed the setting. Kind of strange how often people say avocado on a relationship forum. I just saw this. It made me giggle uncontrollably. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.