But then I realised just how amazing they are for you. I started experimenting with recipes and flavours and how to eat it and now I try and have a couple a week. They are just so good for you and the taste and texture has really grown on me.
Check out this excellent article here on all the benefits they can have on your life.
This includes:
Super Brain Food
All Avocados are GMO free and the hard skin naturally protects them from pesticides, therefore, they have less chemicals sprayed during growth. Still buy Organic if the budget allows!
Can increase the absorption of other nutrients in your meal by up to 5 times.
Excellent for stroke prevention
Can reduce cholesterol by up to 17% in less than a week!
Protect your eyes and eyesight
High in fibre
High in good fats which protect the heart, lower blood pressure and reverse insulin resistance
Natural source of folic acid - integral for healthy pregnancy
Brimming with Vitamin E excellent for anti-ageing
So this weeks challenge is to eat more avocados! It really is that simple.
I've included some interesting recipes here to get your started.
Paleo Chocolate Mousse
Eat Clean Guacamole Bruschettas
Or alternatively you can:
Add half an avocado to your daily salad
Add an avocado to a soup to thicken it instead of milk or cream
Slice avocado on your bread with your eggs in the morning
Add guacamole to your burgers
Use guacamole as a dip for carrots and celery
The possibilities are endless! Try and eat 3-4 Avocados a week. You will not gain weight or make yourself fat. This is good fat, brain fuel and one of your 5 a day. You really can't eat enough!
Best of luck and keep changing!
Eat Clean Guacamole Bruschettas
Or alternatively you can:
Add half an avocado to your daily salad
Add an avocado to a soup to thicken it instead of milk or cream
Slice avocado on your bread with your eggs in the morning
Add guacamole to your burgers
Use guacamole as a dip for carrots and celery
The possibilities are endless! Try and eat 3-4 Avocados a week. You will not gain weight or make yourself fat. This is good fat, brain fuel and one of your 5 a day. You really can't eat enough!
Best of luck and keep changing!
Hi there, I'm a new reader. I stumbled upon your instagram profile and clicked on the link to your blog. I am loving all of your "change" posts and the recipes. As a California girl, I eat guac at least once a week...sometimes with a margarita! I'm hooked. Thanks for your posts!!!
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Hi Siobhan! A lovely Irish name! Are you from Ireland living in Cali? I too love guac...and margaritas! Mmmmm. I am so pleased you are enjoying the blog. My sole purpose of the blog is to share information and help people. If you are on Facebook my page is https://www.facebook.com/LifestyleJeanie
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Hi again! No, I'm actually American but both of my parents are Irish, hence the difficult (in the states) name. Haha. I love your posts. I click on to your blog at lunchtime for a read. Trying to keep up with the changes. I haven't tried the oil pulling yet though! I am a self-confessed chocolate addict so that is my biggest health "struggle." I'll definitely share your blog with my friends. Keep writing :) xo Siobhan
DeleteAh ha I can imagine that name causes lots of difficulty in USA. You must get lots of variations of pronunciation. I do enjoy my chocolate too. I slowly switched to 60% chocolate, then 70% and now on 85% and have a few squares when I feel I really need some! Thanks again for the support! xxx
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