IT HAS MORE POTASSIUM THAN A BANANA
Bananas are well known for being loaded with potassium. However a single medium sized avocado has 975 milligrams of potassium while a large banana has less than half that at 487 milligrams. Potassium enhances muscle strength, relieves anxiety and stress and helps to regulate blood pressure.
PROTEIN PACKED
Avocados have more protein and less sugar than any other fruit. We need protein for the repair and building of our muscles and to burn fat.
THE GOOD KIND OF FAT
Fats are not always bad, just like in the case of avocados which are packed with monounsaturated fats. These are shown to regulate your blood sugar levels and reverse insulin resistance. Avocado oils and avocados are the richest source of monounsaturated fats in the world.
VITAMINS
Containing the fat soluble vitamins A,E and K they work together with essential minerals to impact metabolic factors. On the other hand the water soluble vitamins B and C are vitamins that are not stored in your body with means we need to get replenish them each day.
FOLATE
This is a something you may hear if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. Folate is a vitamin that the body needs to function properly and is especially important for woman in their reproductive years. Avocados folate will help prevent birth defects and neural tube defects.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO EAT THEM TO REAP THE BENEFITS
Of course this fruit has lots of nutritional benefits but beside this they can play a huge role in keeping your skin and hair healthy. The essential oils in an avocado as well as the antioxidants and amino acids can help moisture dry skin, minimize wrinkles and repair damaged hair. Try this avocado face mask!
AVOCADO FACE MASK
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Remove the skin and seed from the avocado and mash with banana honey and olive oil. Apply the mask and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with luke warm water and feel your silky smooth skin.
WAYS TO EAT YOUR AVOCADO
- ON TOAST: avocado on toast is one of my favorite combos. Spread on top as a replacement for butter and topped with turkey rashers or scrambled eggs. Where can you go wrong
- SMOOTHIES: this fruit is actually a berry so what better way to enhance a berry than to put it in a smoothie. There are so many yummy recipes out there that include this fruit you would be crazy not to try it. See below for one of my favs.
- STUFFED: remove the seed in the middle and crack an egg with spinach and cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes and you have a perfect nutrient packed lunch.
- SORBET: mash and avocado, add a squeeze of lime and sugar water and freeze for a perfect sorbet.
- GUACAMOLE: great on burgers or even good for dipping some taco chips into.
- PASTA DISHES: dice some into your pasta dishes, add peppers and carrot and top with your favorite dressing.
- OMELETTES: I never make an omelette anymore without topping it with avocado chunks. its all about those good fats.
- AVOCADO PUDDING: add a mash avocado to almond milk, cocoa powder, vanilla essence and melted chocolate and chill for an amazing pudding.
THE PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE
For any of you peanut butter addict out there I have the perfect avocado smoothie that will kill your cravings. Try it for yourselves!
- 2 bananas
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoons of meridian peanut butter
- 200ml of almond milk
Blend all ingredients in a blender and simply enjoy!
Well I hope I have converted you to at least trying to incorporate this amazing fruit into your daily routine. Believe me you won't regret it.
Until next time.
Riadh X
Well I hope I have converted you to at least trying to incorporate this amazing fruit into your daily routine. Believe me you won't regret it.
Until next time.
Riadh X
