No matter how much you want it, you shouldn’t eat it.

Watching your weight? Pay attention to your calorie and side dish combination.

Avocados are rich in healthy fats, sure, but also calories. Half an avocado can contain between 160 and 200 kcal. Add bread, cream cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil, and the count quickly increases. It’s not a taboo, far from it, but if you want to maintain or lose weight, the overall balance of your meal is important.

The right reflex: integrate avocado by replacing another fat source (like butter or cream), not as a supplement.