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The Truth About Avocados and 5 Easy Recipes

The Truth About Avocados and 5 Easy Recipes

Did you know avocados are actually a fruit and not a vegetable?! And did you know the avocado is often said to be the most nutritious fruit in the world?! It is! Avocados provide more than 25 essential nutrients such as protein, iron, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium, just to name a few but despite this, it also gets a bad rap for being a food high in “fat”.

When learning how to eat healthier, it’s important to understand how God created the foods we eat. Yes, avocados are high in fat, but it’s monounsaturated fat, which is a “good” fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, as long as you eat them in moderation. There is a misconception that foods high in fat are the culprit behind obesity but the root cause of weight gain and most diseases is sugar.

Avocados are low in sugar and they contain fiber, which helps you feel full longer. In one study, people who added a fresh half avocado to their lunch were less interested in eating during the next 3 hours than those who didn’t. The best part is there are so many ways to eat them too! I’m sharing 5 of my favorite recipes using avocados and some of these will probably surprise you (like the healthiest chocolate cake you don’t have to feel guilty about!)
1. Of course, you can’t talk about avocados without guacamole and my son-in-law Avery makes the BEST guac ever! Guacamole Salad Recipe

2. This Grilled Shrimp, Avocado and Mango Salad is so refreshing and filling!

3. Avocado & Tomato Toast is the perfect body-fueling breakfast.

4. A Spicy Mexican Chili Soup really hits the spot on a chilly day.

5. Blow the socks off your guests when you serve up this Healthiest Chocolate Cake

There are so many ways to add more of this healthy fruit into your diet like mashed and used as a topping for grilled salmon, chopped up with fresh tomato and diced cilantro and you can even add them to smoothies for a creamier texture. For a full library of free recipes using avocados hop over to our website www.FaithfulWorkouts.com and explore our online cookbook. We make eating healthy fun and easy with our simple recipes and time-saving meal plans.

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