#1: Avocado is a delicious way to enjoy fiber!

Avocado contains about 10-13 grams of dietary fiber for a whole fruit, accounting for at least 50% of your daily recommended fiber serving. Think about it – even with just half an avocado per meal, you’re already gradually taking care of the required amount per day.

 

#2: An avocado adds essential protein into your diet too!

A whole avocado fruit may not astound you with high protein numbers (as it only has 3-4 grams), but it does have the nine essential amino acids that serve as our body’s building blocks. These are: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine – and they’re all found in avocado!

 

#3: Avocados are a nutritious substitute for mayo in your sandwiches!

Simply mash your avocado until it’s creamy enough to spread and voila – take your pick of delicious additions to make either a savory sandwich or a sweet bite. Be ready with your favorite herbs, a bit of lemon, and a dash of pepper for something bursting with flavor.

 

#4: Avocados are very versatile fruits that can be used in main courses.

This nutrient-packed fruit is not just a delicious dessert or a yummy sandwich spread, it’s also a filling and satisfying main course ingredient! You can add avocados as a complementary dish for many of your main meals.

 

#5: Avocado is abundant in vitamins and minerals – especially potassium!

Potassium is essential in ensuring that your body maintains normal body growth, that your heart maintains healthy activity, and that you effectively manage your blood pressure. Avocado has about 485 mg of potassium per 100 grams serving (975 mg for a whole avocado!) – and that already takes care of 13% of the daily recommended amount.

Avocado also happens to contain Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, magnesium, niacin, zinc, and even folate. Every bite is literally nutrient-packed!