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AVOCAdOS are the perfect addition to your heart-healthy diet and can help you meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the dietary goals
of the American Heart Association. As one of the only fresh fruits with good fats, nutrient packed avocados help you meet both fruit and good fat
recommendations.
You may know that avocados are the main ingredient in your favorite game day dip - guacamole. But, do you realize that is just one way to put
this creamy, delicious fruit to use? One of the best things about avocados is that you can add them to almost any dish to make it more nutritious,
and delicious! Swapping avocados for foods containing saturated fat can help reduce the amount of saturated fat in your diet. Avocados are
healthy, cholesterol and sodium free, and more than 50% of the fruit’s fat content is monounsaturated.
Avocados for breakfast might sound strange, but they go great with many traditional breakfast goods. Add avocados to your morning routine to
help jump start your day with important vitamins and nutrients. Try these simple ideas to amp up your morning meal.
Avocado Toast

Mash 1/3 of an avocado over whole grain toast.
Top with your favorite low sodium seasonings, berries, or eggs.
Flour-Less Avocado Pancakes
Place 1 medium ripe banana, 1 large egg (beaten), 4 tablespoons of quick oats, ¼ cup of soymilk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 medium
ride Avocado From Mexico into a blender and mix until smooth.
Pour 3 tablespoons of batter into a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-low heat. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until
browned on each side.
Serve with fresh blueberries.
Avocados can be added or swapped into your current lunch or dinner recipes to increase the nutrients and add a tasty flare! This avocado sauce
can be served over whole grain pasta or, for a lighter option, served over your choice of spiralized vegetable noodles.

Avocado Sauce

Combine two medium ripe Avocados From Mexico (diced),1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves of garlic and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in the
bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Slowly add 1/3 cup of olive oil to the food processor until well-combined.
Serve immediately. Fresh avocado sauce can turn Brown (oxidize) quickly.

Believe it or not, avocados make for a great addition to a variety of treats and baked goods. Avocados add extra flavor to these dishes and also act
as a substitute for butter. Try these Pumpkin Cranberry Avocado Muffins or visit https://avocadosfrommexico.com/recipe for more ideas! 49