However you do it, just don’t waste them! Not only can they be pricey, but “avocados are a nutritional gold mine,” says Frank Lipman, M.D. They’re filled with over 14 minerals, complete proteins, soluble fiber, phytosterols, polyphenols, carotenoids, omega-3s, vitamins B, C, E, and K, and more, so make sure you hang on to these little green globes—avocados are more versatile than you think!