We are what we eat. And we become the food we repeat. Are you eating the way you are supposed to? Are you split between the never-ending tussle between “Healthy vs. Tasty” food?
Cheer up, reader!
It’s the 21st Century!! It is possible to have food that is tasty and healthy. Yes, that’s right. How do you ask? I have just one word for you, well, not just a word, a fruit — Avocado.
Coincidence? Not at all.
Well, of course, you have heard of it; you also might have tried it. Well, after having read this article, you will fall in love with it.
Please don’t take our words for it; read it with your own eyes!
Healthy Is A Seven Letter Word, So Is Avocado.
Why is the avocado hype so real? Why do fitness freaks swear by avocado? Why do stars never go a day without avocado? Simply put, avocado is that good, that’s why.
If I were to invent a multivitamin pill, I’d name it avocado. It is an invincible powerhouse of Vitamin A, B5, B6, C, E, and K. I didn’t even know that these many vitamins existed.
Avocado is full of fats that help you absorb nutrients from other foods. Easily absorb Vitamin A,D, E and K with avocados. No wonder I call avocado the A to Z of nutrition.
Avocado consists of fats that don’t ever make you fat, fibres that keep you full, and carbs that keep you lean. Sounds too good to be true, but for once, it actually is.
Avocado is the apple for your eyes. It is loaded with antioxidants that are beneficial to your eyes. High amounts of Vitamin A, lutein, and zeaxanthin help maintain good eyesight, night vision and minimise damage from ultraviolet light.
Better than Banana by miles. Avocados are very high in potassium. One hundred grams of avocado contains 14% of the daily recommended potassium intake, whereas bananas only have 10.
Call your lover Avocado because it cares for your heart.
Avocado consists of antioxidants and monounsaturated fats that reduce the risk of stroke and keep your heart healthy. Avocado regulates LDL and HDL cholesterol levels and blood triglycerides.
I’ll stop singing praises of avocado now and start spilling avocado delicacies whose praise you will be singing everywhere you go!
LET’S Avoca-DO IT the Advocaado way!
1. Baked Avocado Tacos
The world has enough of Avocado toast aficionados. It is time for Baked Avocado Tacos to earn their deserving place in the world.
Juicy, Spicy and Healthy
Get avocados, eggs, gluten-free panko bread-crumbs, gluten-free flour, salt, and pepper.
Cut down a firm avocado into thick slices. Then dip in flour, egg, gluten-free panko and bake for 12-18 minutes.
Bake until the avocados are golden and crispy with a gooey, creamy center.
Put a little spicy dip into the mix by blending mayo, sesame oil or avocado oil, and sriracha.
You can experiment with umpteen dip ideas that appeal to your taste buds.
Create a perfect pairing for your baked avocados.
Place the baked avocado slices on a single tortilla, top them off with your favourite toppings, dive in and enjoy!
2. Avocado Fries
Slide avocados in half before slicing them along their lengths into wedges.
Mix up bread crumbs, salt, and cayenne pepper in one bowl and whisk eggs into another.
Now roll the avocado slices in flour, whisked eggs, and then the bread crumbs.
Spray these slices with cooking spray upon placing them on a wax paper or baking sheet. You may add a sprinkle of black pepper if you desire to.
Bake approximately for 12 minutes at 400˚F (205˚C). Flip them and respray them.
Finally! Serve with your favourite choice of dipping sauce, and enjoy!
3. Mint Chip Avocado Ice Cream
Add avocados, honey, coconut milk, peppermint extract, and salt to a blender or food processor.
Blend repetitively until they form a smooth and uniform paste. Scrape the mixture down the sides to speed up the process.
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe dish and thoroughly mix chocolate chunks in it.
Freeze for 2-3 hours before serving. When frozen overnight, allow 10-15 minutes of defrosting for easier scooping.
Enjoy!
4. Avocado Lime Rice
What You Need:
4-5 cups cooked brown rice.
2 medium ripe avocados
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
How To Cook:
Mash avocados in a large mixing bowl. Stir the mashed avocados with lime juice, cumin and garlic thoroughly.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add this whole mixture to warm cooked rice and stir until they blend perfectly.
Enjoy.
Your food choices don’t have to be just tasty or just healthy, they can be both. If you are not a fan of avocado, maybe you are a fan of something else.
Check out our other articles for delicious, nutritive and affordable recipes.
Bon-appetit.
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