Food of the Week - AVOCADO and AVOCADO OIL

  Avocado's are one of natures superfoods.
1. They contain primarily monounsaturated fats along with over 20 important nutrients including fiber, vitamin a, b vitamins, potassium (more than twice that of a banana). Diets high in monounsaturated fats have been shown to reduce belly fat.
2. Can raise HDL  cholesterol and lower triglycerides, both of which are very positive.
3. Monounsaturated fats help your mitochondria run more efficiently and help protect them from free radicals.
4. According to the CDC eating half an avocado a day was correlated to a higher dietary quality and 50% reduced rick of metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes).
5. Avocado oil has the highest smoke point of any vegetable oil so it works great for high heat cooking.
6. Researchers at Ohio State found avocado oil improves the absorption of antioxidants found in vegetables. Great for salad dressings.
7. Fills you up. Avocado's work great with salads because they take longer to digest and help keep you satiated.

Best of Health,

emmett