Don't you dare ignore this round up of delicious avocado recipes I've put together for you! I mean it, avocados are good for you and in this instance I know what I'm talking about. I'm not just saying it because I adore avocados–so much that if there is a ripe avocado anywhere near me, it doesn't take much to convince me to eat it. Actually, it would probably be harder to try and get me not to eat it. And yes, I'm watching my weight and yes, I know that avocados have around 200 calories each. BUT did you know that avocados are packed with all kinds of health benefits and isn't it better to eat 200 calories of delicious good for you avocado than the equivalent in some kind of unhealthy snack?
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Here's the low down on aguacates: aside from being high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B5, vitamin K fiber, magnesium, phosphorus and iron, a new study by the Journal of the American Heart Association reports that an avocado rich diet can help lower the bad kind of cholesterol (LLD). Seriously, someone slap some wings on avocados because clearly they are heaven-sent.
Now click through this gallery of avocado recipes I've put together for you and get some avocado goodness into your diet NOW!
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Avocado toast
Avocado for breakfast is a great way to start your day and you don't even need a recipe for avocado toast because it's pretty much a no-brainer: sliced avocado on toasted whole wheat bread. You can get fancy and add some salt and sprouts if you like.
Avocado seed weight loss smoothie
Did you even know that you could eat the avocado seed? I had no idea until recently. This detox avocado seed green smoothie for weight loss recipe is a great way to make use of all the benefits that avocado seeds provide.
Avocado and cucumber salad
This avocado and cucumber salad recipe is my own creation so I'm partial to it. It's mouthwatering and refeshing.
Avocado toast con huevo
If you are into the idea of avocado toast for breakfast, but want something a bit more substantial with even more protein them check out this avocado toast with scrambled eggs recipe.
Strawberry, avocado & grilled corn salsa
This spicy strawberry, avocado and grilled corn salsa recipe is another on of my creations so at the risk of sounding un-humble I will tell you that it is DELICIOUS. If you think the idea of making a salsa with strawberries instead of tomatoes seems weird, I'm telling you this salsa fresa, as I like to call it, will make you wonder why you don't use strawberries instead of tomatoes in salsa ALL the time.
Avocado & bean dip
This avocado and bean dip recipe will surprise you because it eats like a guacamole, but also has kidney beans, chickpeas and almonds in it.
Kale and avocado smoothie
This kale and avocado smoothie recipe includes Greek yogurt to make it a delcious high-protein drink that you can have for lunch. It's also great if you are pregnant and are having a hard time eating, but know you need to get some nutrients in ya.
Tequila glazed tacos with fresh avocado salsa
What's better than your average fish taco? This recipe for tequila glazed fish tacos with fresh avocado salsa.
Avocado daiquiri
You may not be able to order this at your local watering hole, but you can use this recipe for an avocado daiquiri to make one from the comfort of your own home. Salud!
Good ol' guacamole
There are so many ways to make guacamole, that I'm not going to give you a recipe for it, but I am going urge you to check out the five rules for making the best guacamole ever so that no matter what you put in your guacamole, it's always outstanding.
