January 13, 2021

There are countless ways to get this power food into your cooking...avocados are not just for guacamole anymore!

The good news is there are some excellent reasons why you should welcome more avocados in your life. These green gems can have a powerful effect on your health. For starters they are packed with 20 different vitamins and minerals. They are high in potassium which will lower blood pressure. Their high fiber content lowers cholesterol which boosts heart health. Eating avocados helps with weight management because their high healthy fat content keeps you satisfied longer. Guess what? They are also a fountain of youth! They serve as anti-aging agents for skin and hair and are even good for eye health. So let's all eat more avocados!

This green gem is so versatile and can be swapped out for less desirable ingredients in your recipes, all while increasing the nutritional value.

Avocados can be used as a thickener in sauces and salad dressings. My Avocado Cilantro Salad Dressing is great on any salad, but it is so thick and creamy that my friends tell me they serve it over fish and chicken too!

This berry (yes avocados are actually berries) are a great addition to homemade ice cream and smoothies. They make them creamier and healthier. You need to try my Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream. Your kids will be shocked that something full of avocados and spinach can be such a sweet treat.

Did you know you can bake with avocados? They make a healthy substitute for oil, butter, eggs and dairy in baked goods. My Flourless Avocado Brownies are extra moist and chewy. You may also want to try this Avocado Banana Bread from He & She Eat Clean . Yumm!

We all know avocados are a great topping for toast. Well you can use them as a substitute for mayonnaise as well. Chocolate Covered Katie has an easy 6 ingredient recipe for avocado mayonnaise.

Have I convinced you to load up on avocados? I'm sure I have, and you know you can always eat them plain or grilled in their skin. Try my Grilled Avocado Bowls, you will be in for a treat!

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