It’s time to stop living by “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” — and swap that fruit for a much more versatile one. We’re advocating for avocados: the healthy fat phenomenon that’s swept the food scene with its softening, malleable shell and its creamy, soft interior (and a pit that’s actually healthier than the rest of the fruit).

Whether you’re spreading it on sourdough, whipping up a mean dip for chips, or just munching on one raw, eating an avocado is a great idea. They’re loaded with nutrition and health benefits that make us all too grateful they’re so delicious.

Many people enjoy slicing them in half and eating a portion with a meal. To make them tastier, you can always sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and other spices. Trader Joe’s makes an Everything Bagel Seasoning (along with so many other innovative products) that just so happens to pair phenomenally with the fruit.

No matter how you do it, try to get those avocados in somehow. The list of health benefits you reap as a result just keeps getting longer.

It Could Help Stabilize Your Weight

Diets that include the sort of fats and other nutrients in avocados have been proven much healthier than others — and maintaining a full, healthy diet is what results in eventual weight stabilization. Your body has a healthy, most comfortable weight. And eating healthy fats alongside other nutrients helps your body to get there.

It Regulates Your Metabolism

Metabolic syndrome is the newest “silent killer” doctors are warning about — and it involves a crazed, fluctuating metabolism. Eating an avocado every day could help to stabilize your metabolism, some studies say. The healthy fats involved help to prevent your metabolism from taking an unwelcome nosedive after a meal.

The Recipe Possibilities are Delicious