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  • Avocado

    Its seems very high in fat when using a whole one.

    How does everyone use in their recipes?

    Thanks.

  • #2
    Re: Avocado

    I plop some mayo on top of a half avocado and just eat it as it is. Fat is good!! Sometimes I mix a little shrimp and tomato with the mayo, which makes a great lunch with a green salad.
    Kate




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    • #3
      Re: Avocado

      I fill mine with shrimp salad or tuna. I will cut it up in a salad or just eat it plain with a little hot sauce. I love the nuttiness of this beautiful green fruit.
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      • #4
        Re: Avocado

        This special food is only 1/2 for a serving. yummy
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        • #5
          Re: Avocado

          Avocado is really great. I often eat 1/2 for breakfast (or pre-breakfast really) . I like it with a little lime on it.
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          • #6
            Re: Avocado

            Its high in carbs though.

            It would be like 14.9 for whole one, so 7.3 for 1/2. I am on the Induction Phase and dont have many carbs to play with only 20g as you all know.

            Does it keep you full and should I be including this in Induction. It states in the book you can eat it, but it might stall the weight probalby if used to much.

            Thanks.

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            • #7
              Re: Avocado

              It's a special category food, meaning you can eat 1/2 of one per day if you wish, but it might stall you--your mileage may vary. If it stalls your weightloss, remove it from your plan. Make sure to count it in your daily carbs!

              I LOVE avocados, and I'll usually eat a whole one (I'm on OWL) because it's so satisfying and has so much fat. I make guacamole with it, and then mix it with fresh salsa that I've made, and put it on taco salads, fajitas, or grilled chicken.
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              • #8
                Re: Avocado

                It has fiber though. Half of a haas avocado (which is what I eat) has 6 carbs and 4 fiber - that leaves you with 2 net carbs (well spent in my opinion)
                Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                May Challenges 2010
                Push-ups: 450/800
                Abs: 850/1900
                Squats: 650/1200
                Lunges: 500/1000
                Strength: 490/1200
                Running: 50/100 km


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                • #9
                  Re: Avocado

                  I must try the haas avocado--I love Guac!!
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                  • #10
                    Re: Avocado

                    I love to eat my daily half with something warm and a little greasy like a steak. I love a fried steak or hamburger pattie with one sliced on top with a little salt.

                    Do you know how to tell the difference between net carbs and total carbs?



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                    • #11
                      Re: Avocado

                      I love chopped up avocado in scrambled eggs with salsa.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Avocado

                        Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Chicken and Avocado Salad. To die for!!!!!!



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