Avocado, when i was in India i didnt had any idea what this fruit was.When i came to US ,one of my cousin introduced this healthy fruit to me.However it didnt appeal to me then...but slowly as the days passed by ,and i kept knocking into this beauty and kept hearing about her wonderful charisma.......had to give her another try.But glad i did....after i ate it second time..i thought it was not that bad.But was willing to give it another shot.After i ate it the third time....it started to look more appleaing.Now i can eat it anytime and enjoy the buttery flavoured fruit to my hearts content.Cut it and remove the seed,and have it with a pinch of salt and pepper or try making guacamole.Any ways dont miss on this fruit.
Note:It is better to prepare it right before eating,as the color of guacamole may change due to oxidation.
Nutritional value: Avocados are high in valuable, health-promoting fats. For a typical avocado:
About 75% of an avocado's calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat.
Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.
Avocados have a high fiber content among fruits – including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.
A fatty triol (fatty alcohol) with one double bond, avocadene (16-heptadecene-1,2,4-triol), is found in avocado.
High avocado intake has been shown to have a beneficial effect on blood serum cholesterol levels. Specifically, after a seven-day diet rich in avocados, mild hypercholesterolemia patients showed a 17% decrease in total serum cholesterol levels. These subjects also showed a 22% decrease in both LDL (harmful cholesterol) and triglyceride levels and 11% increase in HDL (helpful cholesterol) levels.[31] Additionally a Japanese team synthesised the four chiral components, and identified (2R, 4R)-16-heptadecene-1, 2, 4-triol as a natural antibacterial component.
(Nutritional values courtsey wikipedia)
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Ingredients:
Avocado 1
Small Onion 1
Tomato 1
Greenchillies 4
Lemon jiuce 2 tbs
Cilantro
Cut the Avocado ,discard the seed.Scoop the pulp and mash with a fork,so that the pulp becomes sligtly chunky,not into a smooth paste.Add finely chopped onion,finely chopped tomato ,finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves,1 teaspoon salt,half teaspoon pepper and the lime juice.Mix all the ingredients with a spoon.Taste ,adjust the salt accoridngly.TaDa your guacamole is ready.You can have it as a dip with chips.But i usually make it to eat with roti.It tastes good.
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Nutritional value: Avocados are high in valuable, health-promoting fats. For a typical avocado:
Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.
Avocados have a high fiber content among fruits – including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.
A fatty triol (fatty alcohol) with one double bond, avocadene (16-heptadecene-1,2,4-triol), is found in avocado.
High avocado intake has been shown to have a beneficial effect on blood serum cholesterol levels. Specifically, after a seven-day diet rich in avocados, mild hypercholesterolemia patients showed a 17% decrease in total serum cholesterol levels. These subjects also showed a 22% decrease in both LDL (harmful cholesterol) and triglyceride levels and 11% increase in HDL (helpful cholesterol) levels.[31] Additionally a Japanese team synthesised the four chiral components, and identified (2R, 4R)-16-heptadecene-1, 2, 4-triol as a natural antibacterial component.
(Nutritional values courtsey wikipedia)
1 comment:
This is such a good news that you are liking Avacado!!! YAYY!!!
Gucamole is so yummy and tasty. Wish all tasty foods are just as healthy ;)
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