Avocados are a real ‘super food’.Avocados are packed with many vitamins and minerals including immune-boosting Vitamin E and potassium. It has more 60% more potassium than the banana.Potassium helps to open up the blood vessels and reduce blood clotting. Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fat and fiber. Avocados are a great way to add healthy fats to any meal.
Also, avocados contain vitamins B6, E, C, and magnesium. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant in the body. Vitamin C can slow down the progression of atherosclerosis, helps maintain muscle, bones and blood vessels.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that has the power to reduce free radical damage. Vitamin E can help prevent cancer. Avocados are mostly consumed fresh as a salad fruit. Some people don’t like the taste of avocados. So, here are 8 ways to hide avocados in food.
1. Avocado ice cream
This is a great recipe to sneak in avocado. Blend overripe avocados to make a yummy avocado ice cream. Avocado ice cream is a healthy dessert rich in vitamins and minerals. This ice cream is a great way to sneak more avocados into your daily diet.
2. Scrambled eggs
This is one of my favorite healthy breakfasts. You can add some avocado to your scrambled eggs. Simply add diced avocado to your eggs. You can add some shredded cheese. Yummy protein-packed breakfast!
3. Toast
You can substitute regular spreads like margarine and mayo with avocados.It is another great way to sneak avocados into your diet. This toast is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
4. Make guacamole
Guacamole is one of the best dips I’ve ever eaten. You can make guacamole using only avocados and herbs. Also, you can combine it with other great ingredients like tomato, corn, cauliflower and quinoa.
5. Soups
Avocado is one of our favorite foods. But if you make them the same way every day, they can get boring. Soups are another great way to enjoy avocados. Soups are a great way to eat more avocados, especially if you don’t like avocados. Avocado soups can be served either chilled or hot.
6. Sushi
Sushi is made using combinations of several ingredients. Avocado is also a common ingredient in sushi. Just peel and pit the avocado, and cut it into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Also, sushi rolls are so fun, the perfect way to sneak in avocados!
7. Avocado pancakes
This is an interesting way to use avocado. Pancakes are a great way to start your day. Avocado pancakes are not only delicious but super healthy. The rich, creamy texture of avocados adds moistness to the pancakes.
8. Smoothie
Smoothies are a simple way to add more avocados into your diet. Adding a ripe avocado to a smoothie gives it a rich, creamy texture.Spice it up by adding by adding lemon or ginger. If you want a sweeter smoothie, blend avocados with fruits such as berries, bananas or apples.