Avocados?
Are a rich source of heart healthy mono unsaturated fats and is concentrated with essential nutrients. Although avocados are full of fat they are primarily mono unsaturated and necessary for the body particularly the heart to function well. The oleic acid contained in these fats can help to reduce bad blood cholesterol levels. They also have a large range of nutrients, including vitamins C,E, and B6, folate, iron, magnesium, and potassium. In addition they contain
antioxidant plant chemicals beta-sitosterol which can also help lower bad cholesterol and glutathione which protects against cancer.
- The Vitamin E content boost the immune system, keeps skin healthy and prevents heart disease.
- Lutein content helps protect against eye cataracts and macular degeneration.
- High mono unsaturated fat help lower bad cholesterol.
- Magnesium content helps maintain a healthy heart.
- 22 grams of protein for muscle growth.
Choose avocados that are unblemished and absent of soft spot as this suggest bruising. They are ready to eat if the flesh yields slightly when pressed with the thumb. You can accelerate ripening put them in a paper bag with a banana. Cut vertically down to the pit and twist to separate the two halves. Once cut use lemon juice or vinegar to prevent discoloration.
Spicy Avocado Dip
Preparation:
- 2 large avocados
- juice from 2 limes
- 2 large garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp of mild chili powder or to taste
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Cut the avocados in half. Remove the pits and skin and discard.
- Place the avocado flesh in the food processor with the juice of 2 limes or to taste.
- Add the garlic and chili powder and process until smooth
- Transfer to large serving bowl and season to taste.
This is a quick and easy recipe anyone con make in 15 minutes or less. It serves 4 and is excellent for gathering small or large. Your guest will love the taste and never know you are serving them a healthy dish. Once you have devoured this wonderful dish you know what I want you to do next. Yes that is correct, Get Up Get Moving and Get Well cause......
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