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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