Avocado good or bad?

**nzproud** · 10-18-2007, 09:40 PM

What do you think about Avocado in nutrition wise? I used to dislike it but now I'm addicted to it. It goes real well with salad and it taste like sashimi with shoyu(japanese soy sauce).

Gotta love chicken bacon avocado burger!

vapor · 10-18-2007, 09:52 PM

Avocado's are high in fat (compared to other vegetables and fruit) but they contain components that are reported to help reduce cholesterol

I don't even want to ask what the calorie count is on that burger...although it looks divine!

One of the izakaya (Japanese pubs) that my wife and I frequent in Asakusa, has a salad with lettuce, tuna sashimi, avocado, square blocks of creme cheese, and soy sauce based dressing....that is always the first thing ordered the moment we sit down!!

vapor

kyokushin4life · 10-18-2007, 10:03 PM

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Avocado Nutrition Structure/Function Statements

Avocados contain 81 micrograms of the carotenoid lutein, which some studies suggest may help maintain healthy eyes.
Avocados are included in Fruits & Veggies—More MattersTM consumer educational program to promote increased consumption of fruits and vegetables for good health.
Avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds that can contribute to the nutrient quality of your diet.
Avocados, due to their mono and polyunsaturated fat content, are a healthy substitution for foods rich in saturated fat.
One-fifth of a medium avocado (1 oz) has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals making it a good nutrient choice.
Avocados contain 76 milligrams beta-sitosterol in a 3-oz serving of avocado. Beta-sitosterol is a natural plant sterol which may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Avocado Nutrition Facts, Avocado and Nutrition- California Avocado Commission

**hasbeen** · 10-19-2007, 11:47 AM

my opinion is that if you are in regular training,the benifits outway the bad side...

Spirit · 10-19-2007, 01:01 PM

I would think that eating foods that have gotten our race to this point in time would be good for ones body...
Last night Pheasant, tonight Duck, tomorrow Bear, sunday Dear and monday Lamb, all with brown rice and a salad (yes all organic or wild grown).
mmm-mm now thats good living and good eating!!!

seienchin · 10-19-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spirit

I would think that eating foods that have gotten our race to this point in time would be good for ones body...
Last night Pheasant, tonight Duck, tomorrow Bear, sunday Dear and monday Lamb, all with brown rice and a salad (yes all organic or wild grown).
mmm-mm now thats good living and good eating!!!

So when are you having us all over for dinner? That sounds fab!

Seriously, Avo is seriously good for you. One of the heart doctors in the town where I work tells all his heart attack patients to eat Avocado (and macadamias). I agree, that the benefits far outweigh the calorie count. (which is, relative to things like meat and cheese) is quite low.

Spirit · 10-19-2007, 01:44 PM

First off seienchin, if you are going to fly all that way for dinner, then anytime is fine!
Note:
all the meat (that humans eat from duck to pig) is half the fat and double the protein of cow.
Though it takes about 5-7 days for your body to digest pig (pork).

**nzproud** · 10-19-2007, 09:54 PM

Thanks everyone. I love Avocado!

**Shokei Marcsui** · 10-19-2007, 10:14 PM

The bar/pub/restaraunt we went to last night put avocados on our nachoes. Made the plate look cool, but they were kicked to the curb (side of the plate).

Kamikaze · 10-20-2007, 02:48 AM

I was the same NZProud....couldnt stand avocado before but now I love it!

TakatomiMonsta · 10-20-2007, 05:05 AM

I bust out the avocado on toast with tomatoes for breakfast. Damm tasty and a good substitute for butter or marg(which is the devils food in my opinion!). Avocado is a super food so don't feel bad about eating it...especially the way you train NZProud!

**nzproud** · 10-20-2007, 05:54 AM

Takanomi :P, wow we eat the same way! I have Tomato, Avocado, Marg and Marmite on my toast! Recently I have been having Rocket fuel sauce on top of it too.

Now I know ur drooling.

**DKKC** · 10-21-2007, 03:06 PM

I love avocadoes too! I have them as often as I can with whatever type of food! They are very nice and healthy too! (do i sound like a cheap commercial or what?

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**Deaken** · 10-22-2007, 05:55 AM

Avocado's may have "A lot of fat" but it's of the "healthy" variety that our bodies need in order to function properly (think like olive oil), unlike saturated or trans fats which are the worst kind of fats for us and their intake should be limited.

**smoothsake** · 01-09-2008, 05:04 PM

Mom has an avocado tree so I get plenty of fresh (and free) avocados. They make for great Japanese style avocado sandwiches. Just put avocado with lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo between two pieces of toasted high quality bread. There you go.

Avocado is supposed to be very good for the skin.

**supergroup7** · 01-09-2008, 06:49 PM

Nzproud.. I've got to question the Marmite stuff that you mentioned. Isn't it the same stuff as the leftover goopy guck that comes from making beer? *shudder*

**strongman1** · 01-10-2008, 12:09 AM

Osu

Go on have that burger (I miss nz thats good food )Fresh food
I love Avocado too

**jcbel** · 01-10-2008, 01:27 AM

Wow that picture of that burger you posted is what my friends would call "food porn" nzproud...

**Brad** · 01-10-2008, 08:14 AM

nzproud tryed avocado on toast mmmmm. i not sure if they have them in the states they probibly do i just havent spotted any yet.

seienchin · 01-10-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by supergroup7

Nzproud.. I've got to question the Marmite stuff that you mentioned. Isn't it the same stuff as the leftover goopy guck that comes from making beer? *shudder*

Yeah...we Aussies call it vegemite...and it is FAB. Stuff upon which to buld a nation. Tasty. (salty), no fat, no protein, no carbs...in fact, not much except salt and vitamin B.

But is YUM with Avo and cottage cheese.

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