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Avocado: A Super Food which works to combat high cholesterol

Three ounces of avocado contains about 10 grams of monosaturated fat - the type that has shown beneficial in reducing high cholesterol. Although considered a bit pricey in calories, 1/2 a small avocado contains only about 160 calories.

Other nutrition facts surrounding the Super Food, Avocado:

- Avocado provides almost 1/2 of the recommended daily allowance of folate per serving

- Avocado is loaded with potassium, by-passing the popular banana

- Avocado contains zero cholesterol

- Avocado is a good source for Vitamin C, Vitamin A, niacin, iron and magnesium

Serving Suggestion for Avocado, The Super Food

Diet Good Golly Guacamole

Mix together the following: 1/2 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup of your favorite salsa plus 1 Tablespoon of light Miracle Whip. Serves two for about 100 calories each.

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