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This MNT Knowledge Center feature is written by MNT's qualified nutritionist and forms part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. In the article we take an in-depth look at the possible health benefits of eating avocados as well as a nutritional breakdown of the avocado.
Avocado Health Benefits. More than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is considered âgoodâ fat, with 3g coming from monounsaturated fat and 0.5g from polyunsaturated fat (per 1-ounce serving). Not only that, but avocados are also completely free of cholesterol and sodium. Good fats help the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients without raising LDL (âbadâ) cholesterol levels when eaten as part of a healthy diet. 2  Avocados are virtually the only fruit that can claim this, and they can help people meet the American Heart Associationâs recommended dietary goals in other ways, too.