An avocado is a somewhat fatty fruit. You notice this when you cut it open and also when you eat the avocado. The structure of our Hass avocados ensures that you don't need to eat a lot of them to fill your belly.
Many people think that avocados are fattening. However, the fats in an avocado are actually very healthy. Here are the facts:
- The flesh can contain a fat content of up to 30%,
- Half an avocado contains about 170 to 180 pounds of calories,
- The fat involves oleic acid, mono unsaturated fat that helps balance cholesterol,
- Avocados are a source of fiber: one avocado contains about 10 grams of fiber,
- Also, an avocado is packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E and B11 (folic acid) plus omega
Taking advantage of the benefits of our súper healthy Hass avocados is easy: give the avocado a regular place in your diet and use our Hass avocados as a meat substitute.