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Subject: Avocados are not "unhealthy"
Posted by Clara on February 16, 1999 at 12:45:25:

In Reply to: Re: Bugs and Advocados posted by Jane on February 16, 1999 at 10:17:40:

If given in small amounts or substituted for a more fatty food, avocoados are fine to feed to your glider once and a while.
Not all fats are bad. Both humans and sugar gliders do need *some* fat in their diet to stay healthy. The fat in avocados is preferable than what is found in meat (and bugs.)
Avocados contain monounsaturated fat which can help lower bad cholesterol levels. Avocados are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption of certain fats.
Avocados are also very nutritional: high in beta carotene, fiber, folate (a B vitamin), fiber, and potassium (60% more potassium than bananas).

Follow Ups:

• watch carefully... IrishCreme 17:39:46 2/16/99 (3)
  • Re: watch carefully... Tiffany 23:36:13 2/16/99 (2)
    • Re: watch carefully... IrishCreme 21:08:56 2/17/99 (1)
      • Thanks for the info :-) n/m Tiffany 21:43:13 2/17/99 (0)
• I agree with Jane and Clara, Bourbon 14:11:48 2/16/99 (0)