Butter contains mainly monounsaturated fats, similar to olive oil. These are groups of fats associated with improving blood cholesterol and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease when replacing saturated fat from fatty meat or processed foods.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said that 100g of avocado provides nearly 7g of fiber, equivalent to about 25% of adult women's daily fiber needs. Fiber not only helps prolong feelings of fullness but also supports blood sugar control and digestive system health.
A meta-analysis published in PubMed shows that adding avocado to the diet can help improve total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) in overweight or at cardiovascular risk.
How to prepare avocado to help lose weight and reduce blood fat:
Avocado and green vegetable salad
Avocado can be combined with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, shallots and a little olive oil. This dish is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals but does not contain much energy.
Butter served with unsweetened Greek yogurt
Instead of grinding butter with condensed milk and sugar - a common but high-calorie processing method - experts recommend combining butter with unsweetened Greek yogurt.
Whole wheat bread butter
A slice of whole wheat bread with mashed butter instead of animal butter or saturated fat sauces is a suitable choice for breakfast.
According to the American Heart Association, replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat is one of the effective nutritional measures to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Low-sugar avocado smoothie
If you like to drink smoothies, you should blend butter with unsweetened nut milk or skim milk instead of adding condensed milk, cream or sugar.
This processing method helps utilize the nutrients of avocado without significantly increasing the amount of sugar and calories in the diet.
Experts at Mayo Clinic noted that avocado is a healthy food but still contains a lot of energy. Eating too much avocado or combining it with sugary and fatty ingredients can cause total calories to exceed the body's needs.
