AVOCADO: DIET AND WHEN TO EAT IT

Avocado, the delicious tropical fruit, is increasingly used in Italian cuisine, both because it lends itself to any type of recipe and because it has so many beneficial properties . Avocado is in fact rich in potassium, mineral salts, omega 3, fatty acids and vitamins. An avocado has about 231 calories: so, is avocado fat? Technically yes, but these are monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid and omega 3, capable of stimulating the production of good cholesterol and reducing bad cholesterol. For this reason, avocado is perfect for those who intend to go on a diet to lose weight and stay in perfect health. Let's see in detail what the nutritional values ​​of avocado are, how much to eat and how to include it in your diet.

AVOCADO: CALORIES AND NUTRITIONAL VALUES

We said that a whole avocado of about 100 g has 231 calories, but not only that: it contains a good amount of monounsaturated fats useful for:

• decrease LDL levels
• reduce triglycerides
• reduce insulin resistance levels
• reduce abdominal fat
• give energy and activate the metabolism

The fruit also contains soluble and insoluble fibers, which aid digestion by reducing the feeling of bloating after meals and increasing the feeling of satiety, thus avoiding hypercaloric snacks between meals. Avocado also has phytonutrients, vitamin K and mineral salts, useful for controlling sugar metabolism, thus avoiding an excess in the body.

AVOCADO: HOW MUCH TO EAT TO LOSE WEIGHT

How much avocado can you eat per day? Now that we know all the nutritional properties of this fruit, we absolutely must not do without it, so we can eat a little every day, but, as with all foods, we must not overdo it! The perfect amount would be half an avocado per day, to be eaten as is, like a normal fruit, or to be used as an ingredient in many recipes. For example, you can prepare a quick sauce based on avocado, black pepper and lime, to spread on croutons, bread or bruschetta. If instead you want to make something more elaborate, you can prepare a tasty guacamole or a nice salad with rocket, corn, carrots, chicken breast and whatever you like. If you need some suggestions read here: Avocado: how to eat it

AVOCADO: WHERE TO BUY IT

Avocado is starting to spread also in Italy, so it is possible to buy it in many fruit and vegetable shops or in supermarkets, they generally come from abroad (from South America in the summer months and from Israel and Spain in the winter months). In the period from November to April it is also possible to buy organic Hass avocados grown in Calabria directly from this site , with free home delivery throughout Italy.