- This is a simple, fast and healthy avocado recipe for you. But before we get into the details, let’s talk “Avocados”.
- They are an excellent source of healthy fats.
- Check the nutrition fact for (1) medium size avocado. Courtesy of: http://www.nutritiondata.com
- According to the California Avocado Commission, a medium Hass avocado contains about 22.5 grams of fat. 2/3 is monounsaturated.
- They are low in fructose and provide 20 essential health-boosting nutrients.
Here are the most important ones: - Fiber
- Potassium (more than twice the amount found in a banana)
- Vitamin E
- B-vitamins and Folic acid
- Note: Their skin is thick so pesticides and chemicals cannot get in them. You can buy them conventionally-grown.
- Avocado and shrimp salad recipe:
- 2 avocados pitted
- Mix:
- 1 heart of Romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimps
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tsp raw and organic olive oil
- 1 pinch pink Himalayan salt
- 2 tbsp organic lemon juice
- Optional: You can garnish with rosemary and parsley
- Fill the avocados with mix and serve immediately.
- If you are allergic to shrimps you can use canned white albacore tuna or canned wild salmon.
- Serves 2
- Enjoy!
- We recommend Living Tree Community Foods as a good source for the olive oil and Himalayan pink salt.
- Make sure you get the shrimps from a reputable source. Stay away from imported shrimps. They may contain contaminants such antibiotics, cleaning chemicals used in farmed shrimp pens, residues of toxic pesticides banned in the U.S.
- For the health benefits of avocados.
- For all you need to know about the pink Himalayan salt.
- For tips on how to avoid olive oil fraud.
- For the truth behind 8 foods at the supermarket.
- For more recipes with avocados: Visit the California Avocado Commission’s website.
- REFERENCES:
- 1. Nutritiondata.com: “Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties“. Web. 3 July 2013. 2013.
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- 3. Dr. Joseph Mercola: “The Many health benefits of avocados“. Jan 17, 2013. Web. 3 July 2013.
