You have probably heard many times in your life how fattening Avocados can be. You have probably been told to stay away from them if you plan to lose any weight. Unfortunately, this is a myth that has been spread for many years. For your home fitness program, Avocadoes can be highly helpful and nutritious. 

The fattening myth of Avocadoes stems from two truths. The first is that the food is very high in fat; so many people consider it to be fattening. Second, if you go overboard eating Avocadoes, you will gain weight, but this is true of almost any food. 

How can Avocados be nutritious and helpful to your weight loss goals if it is high in fat? There are two different kinds of fat, actually. Trans fat is the type that you want to avoid, because it can lead to high cholesterol. The fat in Avocados is actually slow burning, meaning it keeps you from being hungry for a very long time.

There are actually plenty of positives to the Avocado. It is low in sugar, high in fourteen essential minerals, and completely devoid of starch. The food is a good choice for diabetics and people who are watching their sugar intake. 

For those of you working on an at home fitness program, Avocados can be very helpful as a pre workout food. The fat in the food takes quite a while to burn, so it can help sustain you through the workout. In fact, the Avocado can be an excellent mid workout replenishment.

Although Avocados have gained a bad name because of their high fat content, they are an example of how different fat can be. The good fat in the food that burns slow can be a very good supplement for your home fitness program. Avocados can be prepared in many ways and maintain their healthfulness. 

Guacamole:

• 3 avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh green olives
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)