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Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • Avocados - peeled, stones removed and chopped
  • Small  onion, finely chopped-1
  • Garlic  clove, minced-1
  • Ripe tomato, chopped-1
  • Lime, juiced-1 
  • Cumin powder-1/2 tsp. 
  • Coriander-for garnishing. 

 

Method:

1.Mash avocados in a medium serving bowl.  



2. Stir in onion, garlic, tomato and lime juice.  
3.Season with salt, pepper and cumin powder to taste.
 

Ingredients


4. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve with tortilla chips.

The avocado is a rather unique fruit.
While most fruit consists primarily of carbohydrate, avocado is high in healthy fats.
Numerous studies show that it has powerful health benefits.

Nutrition:
12 Proven Health Benefits of Avocado

The avocado is a rather unique fruit.
While most fruit consists primarily of carbohydrate, avocado is high in healthy fats.
Numerous studies show that it has powerful health benefits.
Here are 12 health benefits of avocado that are supported by scientific research.
1. Avocado is Incredibly Nutritious
Avocados are very nutritious and contain a wide variety of nutrients, including 20 different vitamins and minerals.
Here are some of the most abundant nutrients, in a single 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving
Vitamin K: 26% of the daily value (DV)
Folate: 20% of the DV
Vitamin C: 17% of the DV
Potassium: 14% of the DV
Vitamin B5: 14% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
Vitamin E: 10% of the DV

Avacado

It also contains small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorous and vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin).
2. They Contain More Potassium Than Bananas
Potassium is an important mineral that most people don't get enough of. Avocados are very high in potassium, which should support healthy blood pressure levels.
3. Avocado Is Loaded With Heart-Healthy Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Avocados and avocado oil are high in monounsaturated oleic acid, a heart-healthy fatty acid that is believed to be one of the main reasons for the health benefits of olive oil.
4. Avocados Are Loaded With Fiber
Avocados tend to be rich in fibre — about 7% by weight, which is very high compared to most other foods. Fibre may have important benefits for weight loss and metabolic health.
5. Eating Avocados Can Lower Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels
One of the studies found that including avocado in a low-fat, vegetarian diet significantly improved the cholesterol profile. Though their results are impressive, it’s important to note that all of the human studies were small and short-term, including only 13–37 people with a duration of 1–4 weeks.
6. People Who Eat Avocados Tend to Be Healthier
One dietary survey found that people who ate avocados had a much higher nutrient intake and a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.
7. Their Fat Content May Help You Absorb Nutrients From Plant Foods
8. Avocados Are Loaded With Powerful Antioxidants That Can Protect Your Eyes
9. Avocado May Help Prevent Cancer
10. Avocado Extract May Help Relieve Symptoms of Arthritis
11. Eating Avocado May Help You Lose Weight
12. Avocado is Delicious and Easy to Incorporate in Your Diet

Avocados are a portion of excellent food, loaded with nutrients, many of which are lacking in the modern diet.

They’re weight loss friendly, heart healthy.

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