Fun Fact!
Avocados are fruit, not a vegetable. It’s funny, a large part of the population mistaken avocados for a vegetable because it’s not juicy and sweet like a typical fruit! Avocado contains a large seed found in its core and is a part of the Persea belonging to the Lauraceae family.
Avocados were first planted in the U.S in Florida and California, from then, stated by the agricultural marketing resource center, “The value of the U.S. avocado production measured $392 million…” That is to show that avocados are loved by many; avocados provide many benefits from health to an extra great taste to food.
What’s it good for?
- Avocados are high in good fats and low in carbs.
- Vitamin source – contains vitamins C, E, K, and B-6
- Helps with cholesterol – The mayo clinic encourages people to include an avocado day in their diet. They have monounsaturated fatty acid which can lower your cholesterol levels.
- Skin – Avocado can be used as an oil to moisturize and nourish the skin with its richness in Vitamin E.
- Eyesight – Antioxidants are provided for eye protection. Medical News Today discloses Avocados having lutein and zeaxanthin that are good for eye tissue health.
- Encourages weight loss – Avocados allow you to feel fuller longer and increases your fat-burning rate.
- Stress reliever – the vitamin B-6 helps improve your mood by strengthening your nerve cells. Cautioned by Harvard T.C. Chan, an extended B-6 deficiency can result in symptoms of confusion and depression.
A few ways to incorporate avocados in your diet
- Avocado toast – for breakfast or a snack you can spread avocado on your favorite bread. It is super fulfilling and quick for on the go.
- Avocados are great in smoothies; the fiber allows you to feel full and stay full longer
- You can incorporate smashed avocados to your favorite meal as a topping. Add it on your burgers, nachos, salads, sandwiches just to add extra flavor and balance to the dish.
- Guacamole is a fan favorite! The main ingredient is avocado, just season with some salsa, salt, pepper, lime, or whatever that delights your taste buds
Avocados are just one of the many foods that you can incorporate to promote a healthful diet and lifestyle. Eating better can be exciting and motivating when you know the great facts and how to prepare them tastefully in your nutrition make therapy.
