Avocado-The world's healthiest Foods

Avocado-The world's healthiest Foods

Some people in their attempts to be health-conscious, avoid avocados due to the relatively high fat and calorie content of these fruits (138 calories and 14.1g fat in half a medium-sized avocado). Yet avocados are one of the best foods you can eat, packed with nutrients and heart-healthy compounds. Here are five great reasons to eat them regularly.

There are the benefits of Avocado: 

1. Avocados are packed with carotenoids

2. Avocados make you feel full

3. Avocados can protect your unborn baby—and your heart

4. Avocados can help lower your cholesterol

5. Avocados taste great! 

Avocado dip with Turkish chips

• 450g loaf Turkish bread
• Olive oil cooking spray

Avocado dip

• 2 avocados, peeled, stones removed
• 1 small lime, juiced
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
    

  Energy 1147kJ	Fat saturated 3.00g
  Fat Total 15.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 3.00g
  Carbohydrate Total 26.00g	Dietary Fibre -
  Protein 7.00g	Cholesterol -
  Sodium 340.32mg

  
  
  Sources:
  http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7591/avocado+dip+with+turkish+chips
  http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=5
  http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/healthy-eating/5-reasons-to-eat-more-avocados