Healthy food quickies: Avocado

Why avocados are a so healthy

• Full of nutrients such as potassium, vitamin K, vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, monounsaturated fat and phytonutrients
• Cardiovascular Support due to monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, as well as the unusual phytosterols
• Good for blood sugar control, insulin regulation and inflammation
• Helps in weight management due to high satiety score

Enjoy them in many ways:

• Chopped avocados as a garnish for soup.
• Add avocado to your favorite creamy dressing recipe.
• Mix chopped avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and seasonings for a delicious guacamole.
• Spread avocados on bread.
• Combine sliced avocado with fennel, oranges and fresh mint for a different salad
• Top quartered avocado slices with corn relish and serve with a wedge of lime for a Mexican twist