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    Hummusapien Β» Uncategorized Β» Superfood Spotlight: Avocado

    Superfood Spotlight: Avocado

    Published Mar 4, 2016 Β· Modified May 5, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 4 Comments

    Hey hey HEY hey my healthy eating, smoothie drinking, hummus shoveling, beauteous friends! My dear Kendall is joining me here today for something extra special to feast your eyes on. We're crazy excited to introduce a new monthly segment on the blog today. So ahem...drum roll pleeease...the Superfood Spotlight!

    Superfood Spotlight: Avocado

    Each month we'll be honing in on one superfood--- telling you about what it is, about all of its humbelievable benefits, and how to incorporate it into everyday use. I might even throw in a few recipes to satisfy all of our taste buds. Who knows!

    This week’s megastar: the avocado!

    A few years back, the avo became trendy among hip Cali restaurants and healthy food bloggers every which where and from there, the fame only grew. Lettuce give you a few reasons why. But first, is it a fruit or is it a vegetable?

    It's actually a whole grain.

    I kid! Thanks to its signature green color and oh so savory taste, what is widely thought of as a vegetable is in fact technically a fruit. That big pit in the middle is technically a seed!

    They're Delicious and Nutritious.

    The avocado is an action-packed fruit that comes with tons of nutritious benefits. Each serving contains copious amounts of vitamins K, C, the B’s, E, and WHAT NOW? More fluid-regulating potassium than a banana! These magical fruits are also low in carbohydrates and free of cholesterol and sodium.

    Another key benefit of avocados is their fiber content. These babies are simply loaded. The high fiber in your avo will help keep you feeling fuller and satisfied longer, reduce blood-sugar spikes, and help support healthy digestion. One serving, or a fourth of an avocado, has about 3.5 grams of fiber.

    They’ve Got Those Fatties.

    It's known as nature's butter for a reason. You heard right, avocados have got the fatties that make all the boy fruits turn their heads. Don’t be scared! The fats that avos are filled with are the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind that help to keep our hearts healthy, support a fast metabolism, reduce bodily inflammation, and actually increase the burning of unhealthy, unwanted body fats. Eating fat does not make you fat!

    Tip: Try avocado on toast instead of butter or on sammies instead of mayo. Dreamy!

    Studies Suggest That Your Bod will Thank You.

    Now, I don’t want to get all “studies have shown” on you chickpeas, but I will share what many studies suggest about the benefits of eating avos. Regular consumption of avocados helps lowers triglycerides and not so great LDL cholesterol while it raises that good HDL cholesterol. Avid avo eaters also tend to maintain healthier weights and have more energy. The fats in avocado may help boost the moisture in skin and hair as well.

    If you’re still not convinced, studies suggest that various nutrients in avocados may reduce the risk of certain cancers and also reduce side effects of chemotherapy. If that doesn’t deserve an award, we don’t know what does.

    Ready, Set, Eat Your Heart Out!

    We know there’s no way you don’t want to jump up and dive majestically into an avocado-filled pool, so here are some easy and delicious recipes to get you swimming.

    Banana Cacao Avocado Acai Bowl

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    Chocolate-Walnut Avocado Brownies via The Iron You

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    Grab-n-Go Sweet Potato, Cranberry, Avocado, & Quinoa Power Bowl via Blissful Basil

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    Wild Blueberry Detox Smoothie

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    Avocado Pesto Hummus via Delish Knowledge

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    Avocado Chocolate Pudding for Two via Crazy Vegan Kitchen

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    Vegan Grilled Avocados Stuffed with Chickpeas via Food Faith Fitness

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    Avocado Bean Burgers

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    World's Best Vegan Guacamole via Women's Nature Network

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    Strawberry Avocado Toast

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    Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing via Happy Healthy Mama

    Avocado Toast: 5 Ways (V + GF) via Gluten Free Vegan Pantry

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    Loaded Veggie Avocado Tuna Salad

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. ACKTIVE LIFE says

      March 06, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Oh how I LOVE LOVE LOVE avocados and I love this new monthly addition...What a great idea! Thanks for sharing the avocado love...For some reason it has been a while since I have consumed some...need to change that ASAP!

      Reply
    2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

      March 04, 2016 at 7:39 am

      I love love love avocados! They are such a good super food! Let's talk about how dreamy all of these recipes are... WOW! I want that Strawberry Avocado Toast ASAP and I think I will have that for breakfast today! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    3. Victoria says

      March 04, 2016 at 6:11 am

      Avocados are the best! Going to make that banana cacao avocado acai bowl ASAP! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Kendall King says

        March 04, 2016 at 6:40 am

        Let us know how you love it! πŸ™‚

        Reply

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