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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!
- 1 ripe tomato, chopped and reseeded,
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 chopped onion
- juice from 2 limes
- chopped coriander
- salt & pepper
- chilli flakes
Mix it all up or whizz in a blender and serve with a couple of eggs for a perfect balance of protein with healthy fats.
Serve couple of tablespoons on a wholemeal toast or a couple of rice cakes or ryvitas for a delicious snack or even a light meal.
Store remaining Guacamole in an airtight container in the fridge with a stone of one or two avocados that will prevent it from going brown.
