Avocados are one of the top brain-healthy foods packed with nutrients heart healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3.
Did you know this superfood is actually a fruit? It is considered by many nutritional experts to be a perfect food.
Why eat Avocados?
– They are High in folic acid, a great food for pregnant women
– High in Lutein, making them great for eyes
– Have more potassium than bananas
– Rich with plant phytonutrient polyphenols and flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory agents
– One of the few foods that contain the antioxidant glutathione, which supports the liver, nervous system and immune system
– Contain four times more beta-sitosterol than any other fruit, which helps lower blood cholesterol levels
Try this refreshing tasting smoothie for breakfast or lunch. I make enough for 2 and set the extra one in the fridge for my husband to enjoy later.
Avocado Smoothie Recipe:
- 1 Ripe Avocado, pitted and peeled (make sure it is ripe!)
- 1 large Banana
- 1/2 – 1 cup Ice
- 2 cups Almond Milk
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 tsp Agave Nectar (light or dark) or Organic Honey
- ¼ – ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. To make it extra pretty, sprinkle additional cinnamon on top.
Enjoy! Lisa (Innovative Directions in Health)
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