Strength for Her

This is the first post in a new series, Super Foods. This series will highlight great nutrient-dense foods that should be incoroporated into a healthy diet.

 Avocaodos used to get a bad rap because of their high fat and calorie content. Yes, they are calorie-dense and contain lots of fat. But these delicious green fruits contain heart-healthy monostaurated fats, along with many other beneficial nutrients. They do provide a lot of calories, so weight-watches need to watch portion sizes. But rest assured that your calories will be put to good use and your taste buds will rejoice!

 Along with heart-healthy monosaturated fats, avocados provide a good dose of folate, potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and fiber. Avocados may be beneficial in lowering bad cholesterol, improving blood pressure, promoting hearth health, and possibly fighting cancer. All this, and they taste great too!

Suggested Uses:

• Toss sliced or cubed avocado in green salads
• Mix with olive oil, red onion, cilantro, and mango to make a salsa to put over baked fish or chicken
• Mash with garlic, onion, jalapeno, and a dash of lime juice to make guacamole dip for carrot and celery sticks
• Top wheat bread with jam, cheese, and avocado slices
• Mix avocado cubes with diced fresh tomotoes, olive oil, and fresh basil and serve as bruchetta on top of toasted baguettes
• Add slices to lean turkey and roast beef sandwiches for an extra flavor boost

For more information about avocados, click here.