Tasty Nutritious Avocados
Avocados are a tasty, nutritious fruit.
They are a great addition to entrees, appetizers and dessert recipes.
A smart food choice loaded with pantothenic acid, a vitamin that keeps stress to a minimum.
They are in season in winter and widely available in the grocery stores.
Because this fruit is used in salads and taste similar to veggies it's considered a vegetable by many.
Some stores exhibit it with fruits.
Health Benefits
They are packed with oleic acid that is believed to cut activities of HER-2/neu. This is a gene that is believed to trigger the growth of cancer cells in the breast.
It also contains glutathione, an antioxidant that helps stop toxins from damaging cells.
It's also high in pantothenic acid which helps synthesize hormones that speed blood and oxygen flow to the heart. This helps prevent stress and fatigue.
They are loaded with magnesium and potassium. This is crucial for preventing osteoporosis.
Healthy Recipe - Mexican Guacamole
Ingredients:
- 1 Avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- Blend until creamy.
- Refrigerate for about an hour prior to serving.
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