Is guacamole considered healthy

Question

not the storebought stuff but the kind like from an authentic mexican restaurant?

Answer 1

i would venture to say it's healthier than most other things.

Answer 2

It has a lot of fat but it's supposedly the good kind of fat.

Answer 3

Avacados are high in Omega 3s, so yes, guacamole is very good for you.  Also, the tomatoe in it has vitamin C so you get a double dose of "good for you."  And it's also delicious enough to be food for the gods...  

Answer 4

It is highly fattening.

Answer 5

Yes.  Avocados are almost a complete food, and chilis contain vitamin C.  There's a fair bit of fat in guacamole though, and of course dairy products like cream and sour cream contain saturated fat.

Answer 6

very healty, the avocado is a fatty fruit, but the fat in avocado is actually the good kind of fat, just dont eat too many totopos, the corn chips are usually deep fried , french fry style.

Answer 7

Yes if it's authentic it's good!

Answer 8

Not necessarily the guacamole, but the avacado is considered a good fat, healthy...yes.

Answer 9

yes but fattening

Answer 10

it really depends how its made-esp if its made with tons of sour cream

Answer 11

yes if its made right because it has many vegis and a little sour cream witch i heard was pretty healthy

Answer 12

yes. it can be high in sodium.

but its mainly alvacado and tomatoes and veggies.  

Answer 13

Yes but only if it is made with avocado. Adding sour cream to it definitely reduces its healthiness.

Authentic guacamole should not contain sour cream, mayo or any other dairy products, but many 'guacamole' recipes include it due to laziness or lack of sufficient avocados. I say, spend money on 10 avocados and make it authentic. With lime juice, salt, tomato and the other good stuff.  

Answer 14

YES, basically avocados (high in mono saturated fat), garlic , onions and spices. Fattening? Yes, but also heart healthy and delicious

Answer 15

Avocados are high in fat, but its the "good" fat, so its considered something that should be included in a healthy diet.  But unless you make it without the sour cream and other ingredients, its gets a little unhealthy.