Are avocados really all that? Or are they hiding a terrible, dark secret? Registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman gives us her insider nutritional analysis of the avocado — from it containing the “Beyoncé of antioxidants,” to the benefits of its vitamin B, to how to pick a ripe avo, we’ll find out whether avocados are as good for you as they seem. We’re giving the lowdown on your favorite healthy foods (and busting some myths along the way) in our new video series You Versus Food. For more, subscribe to Well+Good’s YouTube channel.

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