Avocados
Something Worth Repeating
Here are some of the benefits of the avocado:
• They contains around 25% of the calories and total fat of dairy butter, by weight
• When compared ounce for ounce they provide more heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, fiber, vitamin E, folic acid, and potassium than other fruits.
• Avocados are the number-one fruit source of beta-sitosterol, a substance that lowers total cholesterol better than a low fat diet, and even improves HDL cholesterol.
• It also provides vitamin C and vitamin B6, and about one-third of your daily requirement of folate, a nutrient that helps neutralize excess levels of heart attack-causing homocysteine.
Serving Suggestion:
You can use it in place of spreads like butter or mayonnaise.
Avocado Fact:
The green, smooth-skinned Florida avocados have less fat and fewer calories than the smaller, rough-skinned California kind.
Ways to increase consumption of avocados:
You can use fresh avocado on sandwiches and toast for a healthy breakfast snack.
Dip It!
Avocados can also be used as a delicious dip, especially if you use yogurt instead of mayonnaise and add some roasted garlic.
Tip from Me:
If you have yet to discover Veganaise; get some. You will never use mayanaise again.
May 24th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Hi Ron - I just discovered your search box addition on this Blog; So Cool. Typing in the word “Health” every now and then and then following the tips you are posting will prolong the lives of many.
Thank you for the time and effort you are spending on this. I hope to see you again soon.
May 24th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
It’s good to know that at least one of the things I do that makes me fat is also good for me. Bring on the guacamole.
May 25th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Hey Ron; thanks for the veganaise tip. I don’t know how I missed that one, but picked some up. This stuff is good enough to eat right out of the jar. A cannot imagine anyone doing that with mayonnaise.
May 30th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
If you mix red wine, dijon mustard and Veganaise together is makes a great sandwich spread or salad dressing or sauce for vegetables, tofu, fish, or burgers, I have been making it for 15 years. It is not acidic like vinegar based dressing, so it is easier on the stomach.
June 8th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Ron,
Again, like always, Your blog hit home with truth. I actually feel joy and endorphins sprouting when I read some of your subjects and content. I just had to Thank You again for making my Day. I am always inspired from reading your blog.
June 8th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
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March 14th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Funny that you should mention avocadoes, now that I have to eat lots of salads and steamed veggies, my dressing is guacamole or guacamole and sundried tomatoe paste. If you want to make a really good Panini, take some toasted pizza crusts, you can get some great gluten free ones and breads at http://www.samisbakey.com; load them up with some of your favorite “fixins” and brush is with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, pink mineral salt (from Premier Research Labs, it has over 46 mineral), and sundried tomatoe paste, guacamole. Cut the panini into wedges, then perhaps serve with a side salad with more guaca and sundried tomatoe paste, you can add a little water to thin it out and stir and toss. I recently served a crew of set builders and they loved it.
March 15th, 2009 at 7:39 am
I like avocados on top of my juicy rare cheeseburger.