I usually post food blogs at http://fitinyourjeanscuisine.blogspot.com/ but thought you might enjoy hearing about the amazing antiageing qualities of the avocado.
So what's all the fuss about Avocados?
Answer - They are an incredible superfood, as well as being delicious and versatile.
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| Avocado Dip - au naturale |
My first tasting of avocado was as a newly married new foodie, discovering alternative foods to which my mum had served. In the 60's, avocados were referred to as Avocado Pears. Expecting a sweet taste, the oily, savoury taste and texture was a shock, a little like drinking your first cup of real coffee or glass of red wine.In designing a fingerfood menu Avocado Dip is a great start.
2 avocados – chopped or mashed
1/2 lebanese cucumber, sliced lengthways, deseeded, then chopped finely
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Greek yoghurt
Sea salt and cracked pepper
Chopped Mint or basil (or both) added at the end
Serve with vegetable sticks and /or Lebanese bread toasted – Lebanese cucumber, carrot, celery, capsicum.
Or do what we do - simply scoop from the flesh of the avo with a cracker - (my favourite being 'Salt and Vinegar Rice crackers' but a low GI cracker or bread would be better)
Re Avos - Don't be like me in the past - thinking that they contained oils and therefore avoiding them when in fact they are great for maintaining a healthy weight since fats are vital for good health. (Avocados contain fat, 60% is monounsaturated, 20% is polyunsaturated, and only 20% is saturated.)
Avocados are a wonderful fruit containing a mass of vital nutrients and fibre, are low in sugar and salt free, and contain per 100g-11% of the RDI of vitamin A, 11% of Thiamin, 19% of Riboflavin, 21% of niacin, 42% of vitamin C and 13% of magnesium, to name a few.
While lowering cholesterol, being a fantastic antioxidant and brilliant for your skin, when consumed prior to or during alcohol, avocado inhibits the ability of alcohol to cause fatty liver. So next time you're having a glass of wine try eating home-made avocado dip with veggie sticks.
Eat more avo's
Clara
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