So, what exactly happens when you eat too much avocado?
TheAmerican Heart Associationnotes that by lowering your LDL cholesterol, these fats can also reduce your risk of stroke.
Let’s get one thing clear.
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You might gain weight.
“However, as with any food, eating avocados in excess will lead to weight gain.
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You’ll probably miss out on other nutrients.
Another issue with loading on the avocado?
It can be almosttoosatiating.
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“Variety is key,” says Ayesta.
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You may suffer from adverse GI effects.
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Just because you aren’t allergic to avocados doesn’t mean it won’t cause an adverse reaction.
Avocados contain small-chain carbohydrates calledpolyolsthat can have a laxative-like effect when consumed in large quantities.
Overloading on fiber can be especially problematic for those with irritable bowel syndrome or other gastrointestinal disorders.
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You could experience inflammation.
That means that roughly 15% of the fat in avocados is saturated.
“However, this isn’t a big concern unless you’re eating multiple avocados each day.”
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will naturally require more fat in a day.”
According to Ayesta, that range is 20 to 35% for fat.
