Valkyrie568

You are good with the avocado. Yes, it's high in fat, but it's monounsaturated fat, which is the heart healthy, artery-unclogging kind. And there is actually no cholesterol in them since they are not an animal product. And Brandy is right, the fat will help keep you satiated. As a dietitian, I actually suggest our patients use avocado in place of mayo since it gives the same mouth feel and it's healthier. Just my 2 cents...hope it helps...

I've been eating avocado regularly since I started mushy foods 3-4 weeks post op. I eat about 1/4-1/2 of a smaller avocado (28-50g) once a day about 3-4 times a week at most. It is has many health benefits and is actually not a high source of cholesterol. It does have a source of plant sterols which can be called a "plant cholesterol" but in moderation, can actually help with high cholesterol. They came highly recommended from two Stanford cardiologists who said the amount I was eating was "just right" and not too much. For how little fat you get in a 1/4 cup serving, it's not enough to worry about. In fat, a healthy balance of the "good" fats can do wonders for weight loss. You can see from my statistics, it hasn't slowed down my loss. Granted, eating a 1/4 cup of guacamole with fried tortilla chips is not the same thing