Choose heart-healthy fats like avocados, which are high in monounsaturated fat and potassium, a mineral many Americans are lacking.
Choose heart-healthy fats like avocados, which are high in monounsaturated fat and potassium, a mineral many Americans are lacking. Half of a medium avocado contains about 6 g of total carbohydrates, 4.5 g of which are fiber, and 360 milligrams of potassium, which is about 8% of your daily needs. Swapping animal fats for plant fats like avocados can help improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, according to a 2018 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.