avacados?

[buffarkie]

would there be any reason for not using them in a contest diet as a healthy fat source??

[musclegoddess65]

would there be any reason for not using them in a contest diet as a healthy fat source??

my assumption would be the ease in which one can over eat avocado... I know I personally can eat the entire damn thing without thinking about it....

I am much safer with mac nut oil and plain almonds..

[Frosty]

Yeah, so long as portions for meals are measured out ahead of time, no reason not to. They're a good addition to a diet because they contain far more vitamins and minerals than straight oils do. Very healthy.

[jjjohns_10]

Very easy to over eat, but an excellent source of essential fats. On that note: does anyone else get pain in their esophogas when they eat avocado? Possibly some of the pit gets in there maybe?

[Luka Treska]

I've had some of the most painful experiences with the pain you descibe. My body already has a hard time digesting fats. But with avocados it's torture.

[Frosty]

Gallbladder issues?

[Lee Penman]

I've had some of the most painful experiences with the pain you descibe. My body already has a hard time digesting fats. But with avocados it's torture.
Funny...I have the same problems when I add extra fats either from too many eggs, avacados and nut butters...forget about it.
Fat from beef or 4% cottage cheese doesn't affect me the same way.

[Luka Treska]

Funny...I have the same problems when I add extra fats either from too many eggs, avacados and nut butters...forget about it.
Fat from beef or 4% cottage cheese doesn't affect me the same way.

Lol you just described exactly how my body responds to fats. Beef, no problem, Lactose-free millk, no problem. Oils and butters and what not...I'm in pain. Weird thing is, I can handle eggs.

[Lee Penman]

Lol you just described exactly how my body responds to fats. Beef, no problem, Lactose-free millk, no problem. Oils and butters and what not...I'm in pain. Weird thing is, I can handle eggs.
You know, I think eggs are okay with me too...my only problem was that I always had them with nearly a whole avocado!

[Frosty]

Non-emulsified fats sound like a problem. Eggs contain lecithin which acts as an emulsifier which isn't very surprising. sounds like gall bladder problems since it emulsifies fats for digestion.

[Luka Treska]

I really don't know what causes it, but I've learned my lesson and accepted the fact I won't include certain fats in my diet.

[Lee Penman]

I really don't know what causes it, but I've learned my lesson and accepted the fact I won't include certain fats in my diet.
Ditto!

[Frosty]

Have you had your gall bladder screened for stones or anything?

[Lee Penman]

Have you had your gall bladder screened for stones or anything?
No...but that may be a good idea1

[Lee Penman]

If you have followed a low fat diet for many years introducing fats in high quantities again can cause problems as your system just is not used to it. This is my experience.

[Lee Penman]

I am planning a whole article about the curious ways some of us deal with fat intake. This will include gall bladder and pancreas issues. Feel free to give me your experiences.