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Who would have thought that avocado is "a large berry with a single seed." It is one of my favourites, although I almost exclusively use it in savoury recipes, unless mixing it into my breakfast Formula 1 smoothie.
Avocados are also a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, lutein, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Healthy fats should be 30% of our diet and, well, part of every meal and avocados are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids - the exact type of healthy fats we should be consuming.
Avocados are also a fabulous source of an all-mighty fibre, essential for healthy digestion, heart health as well as effective weight management. One serving of 1/2 a medium avocado packs around 5 grams of fibre.
Enjoy those recipes as a great healthy & balanced snack or even a meal!
- 2-3 boiled eggs,
- 1/2 a medium ripe avocado,
- 1 tablespoon of low fat yoghurt or cottage cheese,
- 1/2 lemon juice,
- 2 Rye or Rice cakes
- parsley or coriander as garnish
- salt & pepper
- chilli flakes
Boil eggs, peel and mix in a bowl with yoghurt, avocado flesh, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Serve on ryvita or rice cakes or even one wholemeal toast or even 1/2 medium sweet potato, as an alternative.
Garnish with selected herbs and chilli flakes.
Enjoy as a healthy snack or lunch!
