With 225 calories, avocados aren't exactly low-cal. But they are a nutrient-dense superfood, packing in plenty of vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy fats.

Incorporating avocados into your diet on a regular basis can help to protect against heart disease and improve overall health. You may be surprised to hear eating one serving of avocado a week can lower the risk of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association noted those who ate avocado regularly, substituting the fruit for foods with high fats like butter and cheese, had a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely ate avocado in their diet.

“Avocado hand” is an injury that results from improperly cutting the fruit. Here's how to prevent it and what to do should you fall victim to an avocado injury.

"For those who do eat breakfast, our choices can make or break us, nutritionally speaking. Breakfast sets the tone for our energy focus, and even our cravings. Do it right and we’re energized till lunchtime. Do it wrong, though, and it’s easy to feel ravenous, craving carbs in no time.”