Avocado fats and heart health queried by readers
A reader asks Dr. Lamb about avocado fat content and its effect on atherosclerosis risk. The letter questions saturated fat in avocados and mentions creamy dressings made with safflower oil, seeking Diet and Health guidance.
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DR. Lamb
Avocado Diet Advice Warns on Fat Content
Dear reader. The U S Department of Agriculture notes a California avocado of about 3 125 inches diameter weighs 284 grams and provides 370 calories. Roughly 37 grams of total weight is fat, with over 300 calories from fat, 85 percent of calories from fat, and 20 percent of fat being saturated. Cholesterol comes from animal products only, so avocados contain none.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Avocado Association
Inter-Society Commission For Heart Disease Resources
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