Avocados
Most people consider avocados to be healthy since they are rich in nutrients and healthy fats.
Some people even believe the healthy fats in them are perfect for weight loss, others however, fear these fats may cause you to gain weight.
Avocados are a great source of several vitamins, minerals, but they are quite high in calories – around half an avocado contains around 160 calories.
And unlike most fruits and vegetables, avocados are relatively high in fat – about 15 percent by weight, and around 77 percent of an avocados calories come from the fat.
Avocados are one food source that can tip you over your daily calorie consumption – especially if you eat it in it’s guacamole form as you have no concept of how much avocado you consume.
Nutritionist Lisa Moskovitz comments: “While nutrient-density is more important than calorie-density for health, if you are trying to manage weight, eating excessive amounts of avocados, can lead to a surplus of energy that increases fat stores.
“Of course, this all depends on the person and what you are eating the rest of the day, as well.”