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- Becky Striepe
- September 3, 2012
- 4:35 pm
- 126 comments
Guacamole lovers, rejoice! It turns out that not only is avocado super delicious, but you can enjoy your avocado without the guilt thanks to its mix of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
You probably already knew that avocado was a great source of vitamin E, but did you know that because it’s so rich in antioxidants and the good-for-you type of fat, it’s also an anti-aging powerhouse? Studies have shown that the minerals in avocado even help you better absorb other nutrients, like beta carotene. They also contain a sugar called D-manno-heptulose that helps your skin produce collagen, which can prevent wrinkles.
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It might sound a little bit strange to talk about “healthy fat,” but there are differences between the type of fat you find in an avocado versus the fat in something like cheese or french fries. Unlike the saturated fats that you find in animal products and fried foods, avocados are loaded with monounsaturated fats, which help protect you from heart disease, and their fiber content can help fight high cholesterol.
Of course, you can eat avocado on its own or mixed into guacamole, but it’s actually a much more versatile ingredient. Check out 10 yummy avocado recipes on the next page!
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Becky Striepe
Becky Striepe is a freelance writer and vegan crafter living in Atlanta, Georgia. Her life’s mission is to make green crafting and vegan food accessible to everyone! Like this article? You can follow Becky on Twitter or find her on Facebook!
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very useful information, thanks for sharing
OMG I'm putting eggplant on the shopping list this recipe looks amazing!!
Beautiful pictures. Thanks for posting them.
Stunning!
126 comments
+ add your ownI have been eating this all my life!
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Too expensive!
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Yummo!! I always have avocadoes in the fridge - love it in pasta for dinner, on toast with vinegar for supper or on favourite savoury biscuits with cheese as a lunch idea. Thanks.
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I've replaced using mayo, salad dressing, and butter on my sandwiches. I use avocado instead. These are awesome!
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