avocado freakout

[EmDee]

I had 1/2 an avocado on my salad at lunch today for a treat ~ when I plugged my info into fitday, tho, that 1/2 measured in at 6 carbs! That totally blew me out of the water for the daily totals.

I thought a 1/2 avocado was ok on a daily basis? How can that be when it is such a huge chunk of the daily 20??

[the man in blue]

It shows 6 carbs minus 4 fiber = 2 net carbs

[LC_Dave]

Originally Posted by EmDee

I had 1/2 an avocado on my salad at lunch today for a treat ~ when I plugged my info into fitday, tho, that 1/2 measured in at 6 carbs! That totally blew me out of the water for the daily totals.

I thought a 1/2 avocado was ok on a daily basis? How can that be when it is such a huge chunk of the daily 20??

It seriously won't make a big difference. Don't freak.

At least you measured it and you are aware.

I looked at the induction list last night for avocado and couldn't find it. (I love avocado).

I guess it's for later stages?

Or can someone correct me if I'm wrong?

[sallyseachange]

Avocado is fine for induction. It comes under the "special category" foods (see the acceptable induction foods list in the FAQs). You are allowed half a small avocado.

My fitday gives me 5 net carbs for half a Florida avocado.

[D14965]

Avocado is also high in potassium and is great for induction -- helps with leg cramps and the light headedness some folks experience

[EmDee]

I forgot about subtracting fiber ~ using fitday, do I just subtract all the fiber for the day from all the carbs for the day?

[Brook]

Yep EmDee. Total grams of carb-Fiber Grams= Net carb count.

[*Wendy*]

Florida avocados are HUGE - the one's around here get as big or bigger than grapefruits. The ones from California, South America, etc. are a variety called Hass I think, and are much smaller - like a lemon.