Is there a lot of health benefits if I eat avocados
I love guacamole and would like a recipe
2006-06-30 09:51:11 · 10 answers · asked by nastaany1 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
More health benefits than you know. They're very high in vital nutrients, especially Potassium. They are fatty, yes, but it's UNSATURATED fat....the good stuff...along with Olives.
A great guacamole recipe came to me from my former cleaning lady who was from southern Mexico.
Chop up a 1/2 head of peeled garlic and put in the bottom of a bowl (preferably wooden) with 2 Tbsp salt. Smush together to pulverize and season the bowl. Add in 3 chopped avocados, juice from 2 limes, large handful of cilantro. Blend well to mix it altogether and make fairly smooth.
Add in 1/2 small vidalia or red onion, minced. Stir well to mix. Then put the avocado seeds in the mixture (the seed keeps the avocado from browning).
Chill. the mix for about an hour.
Chop 3 Roma tomatoes very small, stir in (doing it too early waters it down).
Finish with 1/2 cup sour cream stirred in. Adjust seasoning to taste.
2006-06-30 10:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
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2016-05-13 20:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-13 23:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The monounsaturated (good) fats in avocados can reverse insulin resistance which help to regulate blood sugar levels. Avocados also contain soluble fiber which keep a steady blood sugar levels.
Prevent birth defects
Avocados are rich in folate, a B vitamin commonly known as folic acid. One cup of avocado provides about 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. The high amount of folate in avocado is essential in the prevention of birth defects, such as neural tube defect and spina bifida.
2014-12-11 18:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
* One-fifth of a medium avocado or about one ounce is 55 calories, but contributes beneficial nutrients such as fiber, potassium, Vitamin E and lutein to the diet.
* Avocados act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha- and beta-carotene as well as lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit.
* Avocados provide more than 25 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid.
* One-fifth of a medium avocado has 55 calories and provides beneficial phytochemicals such as glutathione, beta-sitosterol, and lutein. Phytonutrients are thought to help prevent many chronic diseases.
* Avocados can help consumers meet the dietary guidelines of the American Heart Association, which are to eat a diet that is low to moderate in fat. The fats should be primarily unsaturated and low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The avocado is virtually the only fruit that has monounsaturated fat.
* Avocados help assist consumers in meeting a major dietary goal of reducing saturated fat in the diet, when they are consumed in place of saturated-fat containing foods.
* Avocados are a good source of fiber and fiber may help maintain heart health.
* When used instead of other fats, avocados contain over 25 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients and can be part of a calorie-reduced diet.
* When used instead of other fats, avocados can be a satisfying addition to a calorie-reduced diet.
2006-06-30 09:58:54 · answer #5 · answered by VinTek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the oil is good for you but its very high in fat..go figure..guacamole w/garlic is awesome on hamburgers too. everything we eat is fat or causes cancer nowadays.just eat what you want otherwise you'll be paying hundreds of dollars for that so called health food crap..live life and eat well..http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/searchResults?searchString=guacamole&site=FOOD&searchType=Recipe
2006-06-30 10:02:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The oils that are in the avacado are suppose to be good for you. I am not sure why, but I don't care because I love to eat them...lol!!
2006-06-30 09:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they are fattening, but they taste so darn good! I love guacamole to.
2006-06-30 09:54:33 · answer #8 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very fattebing!! but have a good source of vitamin b wick helps hair nails and skin
2006-06-30 09:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do have lots of fat, but it is good fats, plus the contain antioxidants.
They are good for you, but in moderation.
2006-06-30 09:56:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋