Avocados (yes they are fruit) are high in fat and calories, but they're still a nutritional bargain.

First of all, their fat is mostly the good, monounsaturated kind, and like olive oil, it's rich in antioxidant oleic acid, which helps lower dangerous LDL cholesterol while raising levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol.

Avocados are a very good source of vitamin E and an excellent source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.

Avocados are very high in fiber, and contain folic acid and vitamin B6.

Certain chemicals in avocados stimulate production of collagen, which makes it great for the skin and explains why you can find it in soap form in the skincare aisle.

Opt for the fruit instead: it's not only better for your skin, it's also one of the most delicious foods you can eat.

Many people think that if certain foods are good, a lot is better.
This is not always the case, and high doses of certain food are actually toxic.

Read about the healthy food, research the vitamins and minerals and check with your health care provider if you are unsure about how much to eat and how much may be too much.

The best way to get the daily requirement of 13 essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods and take a "Standardized" (quality) multivitamin supplement.