Some people are still confused, and unfortunately misinformation still circulates. Are avocados, comprised of extremely high levels of fat content, really all that great for you? Do they really contribute to Fat loss and energy like so many people have claimed? Let’s explore.
The avocado is a fruit (technically, a large berry) which is believed to have originated in Mexico, though it is also native to South America, Central America, and parts of California.
In many health food and nutrition circles, it is referred to as “God’s butter,” offering so many health benefits, it could quite possibly be considered the healthiest food on the planet! These health benefits include:
* Lower Cholesterol
* Blood Pressure Regulation
* Improved Brain Function
* Improved Circulation
* Enhanced Immunity
* Protection Against Certain Cancers
* Sustained Energy
* And Yes, Fat Loss!
How can something with such a high fat content help you lose fat? Seems paradoxical, right? The truth, however, is quite logical. If you’ve ever subscribed to a diet plan such as Atkins or the Protein Power Plan, you already likely understand the basis of this “fight fat with fat” concept pretty well.
Your body uses whatever food you feed it as fuel. If you live on chips, candy, bread, and pasta, then your body undoubtedly uses carbohydrates as its primary fuel source. This is a very poor quality fuel, by the way, as it burns very quickly and leaves a ton of toxic residue in your blood.
However, the high fat content of an avocado provides a high-quality, long lasting fuel that gives you hours of healthy energy. In the process, as you continue to eat avocados, your body becomes “trained” to use fat as fuel, so it will literally start burning through your stored body fat and you won’t just become leaner, you will actually feel incredible throughout the process!
I recommend you eat at least one avocado every day for a week or two, and judge for yourself.
There are obviously other healthy dietary principles you will want to adopt to compliment your avocado consumption. I mean, if you’re eating a large meat lover’s pizza and drinking a two-liter bottle of soda in addition to that avocado, not much good will come from it.
As always, use your own common sense and take good care of yourself. Avocados are a great addition to a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy them liberally!
