DALLAS, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Healthy Fats Day on March 21, Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the number one brand of avocados in the U.S., is helping to set the record straight about fat as an essential component of a healthy diet.
Avocados are a heart-healthy fruit, containing 85% good, unsaturated fats and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals1, making them a delicious choice that is #AlwaysGood.
National Healthy Fats Day is part of National Nutrition Month in March and is the perfect time to highlight the unique nutritional attributes of avocados, a fruit that has become an iconic symbol of good fats. This national observance is intended to help raise awareness of the important role of healthy fats in our diet and help correct some of the long-held myths about fats.
“The days of fearing fat are over and now there’s a greater understanding of the value of healthy fats in our diet,” said Avocados From Mexico nutrition expert, Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN, LDN. “Most people need to strike a better balance when it comes to fat – replacing saturated fat with unsaturated – and eating Avocados From Mexico is an easy way to do that and increase daily intake of fruits and vegetables.”
Avocados are essentially the only fruit with good fats, providing 6 grams per serving, which is one-third of a medium avocado or 50 grams. They taste great and are nutrient-dense, making Avocados From Mexico a superfood with super benefits.
The Good Fat Facts
Most Americans need to reduce “bad” or saturated fats and increase the “good” or unsaturated fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, while keeping overall fat in check. These good-for-you fats have heart-health benefits, including helping to reduce LDL or bad cholesterol levels when replacing saturated fats.
More than 75% of the fats in avocados are the “good” kind, primarily monounsaturated fats – the type found in olive oil. In fact, Avocados From Mexico are certified as a heart healthy food by the American Heart Association.
Beyond the heart-health benefits, good fats are essential for growth and development of the central nervous system and brain health, and boost the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamin D, E, and A that play a critical role in maintaining immune function.
Good Fats and Good Flavor
Mexican Chef Pati Jinich, host of the Award-winning PBS television series, “Pati’s Mexican Table” is sharing a new good fat recipe to celebrate National Healthy Fats Day: Avocado, Chipotle Rubbed Salmon and Arugula Salad – full of good fats and delicious flavor, perfect to make this Healthy Fats Day.
“I’m a firm believer that food should not only be nourishing to your body, but also enjoyable and delicious, which is exactly why I love Avocados From Mexico,” said Jinich. “They are packed with nutrients that are beneficial for heart health, and can be incorporated into almost any recipe to make it more flavorful and fun.”
About Avocados From Mexico
Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formed for the purpose of advertising, promotion, public relations and research for all stakeholders of Avocados From Mexico. Under agreements, MHAIA and the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers & Packers of Mexico (APEAM) have combined resources to fund and manage AFM, with the intent to provide a focused, highly- effective and efficient marketing program in the United States. AFM is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
