Category: avocado

Boost Your Cardiovascular Health With This Delicious Fruit

Avocados have exceptionally high nutritional value. They help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, minimize the body’s inflammatory response, and improve our gut health. Avocados also can repair cartilage damage and have other positive effects. However, avocado has more fat than other fruits, so those managing their weight should avoid excessive consumption. Major Benefits of…


Avocado Hand: When You Plan to Eat and Avocado and Stab Yourself Instead

Coinciding with the rise in consumption of the fruit, doctors are seeing more cases of the “avocado hand”—a condition that occurs when a person tries to remove the seed in a dangerous manner and ends up cutting their hand. According to Hass Avocado Board, avocado consumption has tripled since 2000, with Mexico and the U.S….


Doctors Concerned Avocado Hand Injuries on the Rise

Coinciding with the rise in consumption of the fruit, doctors are seeing more cases of the “avocado hand”—a condition that occurs when a person tries to remove the seed in a dangerous manner and ends up cutting their hand. According to Hass Avocado Board, avocado consumption has tripled since 2000, with Mexico and the U.S….


This Delicious Dip Is a Surefire Crowd-Pleaser

Perfect for any day, this fiber-rich dip is a surefire crowd-pleaser to serve with crudités or tortilla chips. It requires little prep time and is ready to serve immediately. Zesty Avocado Black Bean Dip Serves 12 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 4 medium ripe avocados, divided 1 to 2 tablespoons lime…


Low-Carb Salmon-Stuffed Avocado

By Chef Chasel Chu These salmon-stuffed avocados are packed with a salmon salad that is made with canned salmon, fresh herbs, and lemon juice. It’s a perfect high-protein snack or meal! Avocados are rich in many nutrients, including vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. Recipe…


Avocado and Avocado Pit Tea Have Many Health Benefits, Particularly Helpful to 4 Health of Conditions

The period of September and October is a harvest for avocados. They contain good lipids, dietary fibers, vitamins, and other nutrients, particularly suitable for those on diet, with chronic constipation, elders, or pregnant women. Besides the fruit, the pit of the avocado bears as many nutrients as the fruit. Nutritionists recommended making tea with the…


Avocado Dark Chocolate Mousse (Recipe + Video)

By Sara Lynn This dark chocolate avocado mousse is a dessert not to be missed. Prepared with avocado as a healthy base and dark chocolate, cocoa powder, agave syrup, and vanilla extract, it is creamy, rich, and smooth. For those with dietary concerns, this is completely gluten-free and dairy-free. De-stress with this light dessert and enjoy the fantastic…


Avocado Crema Is Guacamole’s Silkier Cousin

Avocado crema is one of those delicious no-cook sauces that perks up whatever it’s served with. While it’s rich and creamy (thanks to avocado and sour cream), the lime juice makes it tangy, making it the perfect contrast for any spicy foods it comes into contact with. With the help of a food processor or…


Higher Intake of Avocados Associated With Significantly Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

There are plenty of ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, including diet and exercise.  In fact, surprising to many people, eating fat-rich avocados can actually help to reduce the risk of heart disease.  Avocados taste amazing and clearly benefit the human body, as detailed below. A recent study shows people who consume two or more…


Eating More of This Food May Lower Heart Disease Risk, New Study Suggests

There are plenty of ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, including diet and exercise.  In fact, surprising to many people, eating fat-rich avocados can actually help to reduce the risk of heart disease.  Avocados taste amazing and clearly benefit the human body, as detailed below. A recent study shows people who consume two or more…