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Avocados: A Powerful Fruit For Heart Health and More

Avocados are a nutritional powerhouse with a range of health advantages. These creamy green fruits (yes, fruits) are loaded with monounsaturated fats, which are heart-healthy and can help lower bad cholesterol levels. They’re also rich in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting satiety, making them a great addition to weight management diets. This delicious fruit provides essential nutrients such as potassium, which supports proper heart function and helps regulate blood pressure. Learn more about the scientific research Here.

In this article we will offer easy ways to add this healthy fruit to your diet. Additionally, there is an easy and nutritious dressing recipe perfect for your spring and summer veggies!

Easy Ways to Enjoy Avocados

Incorporating this heart healthy fruit into your diet can be both nutritious and delicious. Here are some ways to enjoy them:

Guacamole: Mash avocados with lime juice, garlic, onions, and tomatoes to create a classic and flavorful creamy (or lumpy) dip.
Avocado Toast: Spread the mashed flesh on whole-grain toast and top with your favorite ingredients like eggs, tomatoes, or feta cheese.
Salads: Add sliced avocados to salads for a creamy texture and a boost of healthy fats.
Smoothies: Blend the fruit into smoothies to create a creamy consistency and increase the nutritional value.
Avocado Salsa: Dice avocados and mix with diced mango, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice for a refreshing salsa.

Remember, while avocados offer numerous benefits, it’s important to consider your individual dietary needs and consult with a healthcare professional if you have specific health concerns. Embrace the versatility of avocados to enhance your meals and enjoy their impressive health benefits!

Check out more of my articles that offer easy ways to add more nutrient dense foods to your diet Here.

Check out the easy and healthy dressing recipe below. Add this creamy dressing to your fresh spring salads or use it as a dip for raw veggies.

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Easy Creamy Avocado Dressing

Print Recipe

Creamy Avocado Dressing

An easy, creamy avocado dressing perfect for salads or to use as a healthy dip.

Prep Time15

Course: Dressing

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, healthy, spring, summer

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 large avocado ripe
2 limes fresh juice
⅓ bunch cilantro freshly chopped to equal approx. ⅓ cup
¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
¼ cup water
1 clove garlic peeled
1 tsp kosher or sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 dash smoked paprika optional, to taste.

Instructions

Remove seed from avocado and place the flesh in a blender.
Squeeze the juice from both limes over the avocado flesh.
Chop the cilantro leaves and stems and place in blender.
Add olive oil, water, garlic, and salt to the blender.
Blend well, adding additional water if needed for desired consistency.
Add additional lime juice, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste.
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.

About the Writer:

Kristina McInerny has been diabetic for over 25 years and has been a Certified Optavia Coach for 3 years. Formerly, she was an IT Project Manager with an MBA in Business and needed a new focus in retirement. She chose health coaching; teaching healthy habits and coaching people to fuel a healthy future.

Kris lives in Hendersonville, NC in the summers and in St. James City, FL in the winters. Her hobbies include hiking, traveling and playing pickleball and ping pong with her husband Matt as well as volunteering at C.O.A. in NC and P.I.C.C. Thrift Mall in FL. She manages a few websites on the side to keep her tech skills up to date.