Avocados

Question:  I have been told that avocados are not good for you because they contain too much fat. I would like to know what you think. E. W. — Sacramento, CA Answer:  There is this obsession with avoiding fats. Fats are good for you. The body needs them. What is bad for you is the processed fats and oils sold in our supermarkets and used as ingredients in all kinds of make-believe foods including breakfast cereals. These processed fats and oils are toxins, while real fats and oils are nutrients. Avocados are an excellent and healthy fruit and are perfectly safe to eat, especially if you purchase the organic ones. Avocados are also high in vitamin E and contain generous amounts of lutein, which prevents against cataracts and macular degeneration.