According to
CalorieCount.com, there are about 322 calories in an avocado. A standard sized avocado (210 grams) also contains about 30 grams of fat. But most of us wouldn’t eat an entire avocado in a single sitting. If you spread avocado on your sandwich or add a small amount to your taco, you are probably consuming closer to 30 grams or 1-2 tablespoons. You’ll consume about 46 calories and 4-5 grams of fat in a
reasonable serving of avocado.
So with a relatively high calorie and fat count, should you use a food swap for avocados? It depends. If you are watching
your total caloric intake, you might want to skip the avocado on your sandwich and use a lower calorie spread like low-fat mayo or mustard. But remember that avocados contain
healthy fatsand when eaten in moderation can be part of a healthy diet. Most people can keep avocados in their diet as long as they don’t overeat them.
What is there to say about this simple smoothie idea? It may seem a bit odd to put an avocado in a smoothie, but it lends a delicious creaminess, and the orange juice and mango provide plenty of sweetness, so you won't even notice the slightly savory avocado. Enjoy this smoothie for a healthy cholesterol-free vegan breakfast, a nearly raw food breakfast, and, of course, it's gluten-free too. Enjoy!
Avocado mango smoothie recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 fully ripened avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled
- 2 cups frozen mango cubes (not thawed)
- 1 cup orange juice
Preparation:
In jar of blender or food processor, combine avocado, mango, juice and 1 cup water; whirl until smooth. Divide among chilled glasses.
Makes four smoothies.
Nutritional information, per serving: 145 calories, 2 g protein, 25 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 19 g sugar, 5 g fat (1 g saturated)