The avocado is a fruit. I used to think of it as a vegetable, I guess because it's green. 85% of its calories come from fat. On average the avocado contains about 30 grams. Don't freak out. Fat is good for you. Especially these kinds. They are loaded with what are called phytosterols. These are basically the best anti-inflammation nutrients you can ingest. They are especially good for fighting the inflammation that comes from arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid) You also have oleic acid. Think olive oil. These fats help absorb the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Finally you got the polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs). These guys also fight inflammation.
Vitamin wise, avocado's have all the B vitamins. They have all the carotenoids. More amazing, they have the oleic acid to fully absorb all the carotenoids. Carotenoids are super important for eye health and inflammation.
They have alpha linoleic acid, 160mg per on average. (fish oil) Avocados are a good source of Vitamin K (blood clotting), more potassium then a medium banana, folate, vitamin C and about 8 grams of fiber.
I like to just cut in half, scoop out the seed, and spoon out the fleshy goodness directly. Nothing else needed. This makes the avocado extremely portable. What's better you can call it by it's cooler name. Alligator Pear.
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