Thursday, 16 January 2014

Avocado

The avocado - the only fruit renowned for its fat content. Never fear though, it is monounsaturated fat, which is the healthy kind. The fat content, however, is only part of the story: 

Avocados are truly a super food. They are a great source of fibre, B vitamins, folic acid, vitamin E, and they contain twice the potassium of a  banana!

Avocados are known to support a healthy heart, skin and nails; are full of antioxidants, and may also help prevent liver damage.

For an easy and delicious way to enjoy this fruit, use it mashed in place of mayonnaise in your sandwiches. 2 tablespoons of mashed avocado has far fewer calories than a single tablespoon of mayonnaise, and also has far more nutrients. Another bonus? Avocados taste great!

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