Sure, it would be a bit ambitious to attempt to eat the peel, but it does serve a purpose: to protect the green goodness on the inside. Even if it

gets a little banged-up in your bag, it's not as if you're going to have a problem with a slightly smooshy avo.

If you want a snack that can nourish you, or your teething-toddler, an avocado is just the right consistency to satiate you both.

This is also known as a "climacteric fruit." Avocados may be hard when you first buy or pick 'em, but they'll usually ripen-up in 2-4 days. Throw one in your bag, and

be pleasantly surprised at the sped-up ripening time!

In a study reported by WebMD, people who ate a half of an avocado (which is technically 2.5 servings) were satiated for 3 hours after consumption. It's clear,

if you're in a time-crunch, share an avocado with a friend!

Fat, like fiber and protein, is an essential macronutrient. That being said, not all fats are created equal. According to the American Heart Association, avocados are a superior form of

monounsaturated fat, known to lower your risk of heart disease, the #1 killer of American women.

Bananas have a great reputation for being high in potassium, but pssst... avocados are an even Macys

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after a workout.

If you're pregnant, or are thinking about going for another child, you have all the more reason to choose to snack on an avocado. According to the California

Avocado Commission, the high amount of folic acid found in avocados wards off birth defects.

If your only deterrent from grabbing an avocado is that you don't want to eat an entire one, or waste a half of one, you're in luck. You can buy a

handy avocado saver, so a half never goes to waste.