Avocado

🥑 What Is Avocado?
Avocado is a creamy, nutrient-rich fruit known for its mild flavor and smooth texture. It's commonly used in salads, spreads, dips, and smoothies. Avocados are high in healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and vitamins E, K, and several B vitamins.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Avocado Occur?

Sensitivity to avocado may result from:

• Persin: A natural compound in avocados that may cause reactions in certain individuals.

• Histamines: Avocados contain higher histamine levels, which may trigger symptoms in those sensitive to histamines.

• FODMAPs: Avocados contain fermentable carbohydrates that can cause digestive discomfort for individuals sensitive to FODMAPs.

🛠️ Supportive Wellness Choices

• Avoid avocados and avocado-based foods for 8 weeks.

• Reintroduce gradually after this period to gauge tolerance.

• Track symptoms throughout elimination and reintroduction to identify patterns or improvements.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

• Digestive Enzymes: Assist with breaking down FODMAPs and other natural compounds.

• Probiotics: Support a balanced gut environment and overall digestion.

• DAO enzyme (Diamine Oxidase): May help reduce reactions related to histamine sensitivity.

🌟 Why Might I React to Avocado but Not Other Fruits?

Differences that may explain selective sensitivity include:

• Higher Fat Content: Avocado is unique among fruits for its high fat content, which may be harder to digest for some individuals.

• Histamine Levels: Avocados contain more histamines than milder fruits such as pears or apples.

• FODMAP Content: Avocados contain specific fermentable carbohydrates not commonly found in many other fruits.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Avocado

• Guacamole

• Avocado toast

• Smoothies

• Salad toppings

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Bananas

• Mangoes

• Papayas

• Zucchini (often used as a neutral, creamy substitute in recipes)