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Avocado Health Benefits by Marci L. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Fri 04 Sep 2009 10:28pm it’s way on my plate is Avocados (and yes they’re a fruit not a vegetable). I can’t really pin-point why I like them so much, but I’m glad I’m hooked on them cause they’re really... it to create a popular dip (guacamole) or spread it on your sandwich. One avocado contains about 200 calories (4-oz) so you never want to eat the whole thing in one shot. It also has Read on »

The origin and health benefits of the avocado, a superfood full of nutrients by Annet v. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 10:48pm Avocado tree (picture Wikipedia.org) Avocado’s have been cultivated for thousands of years. The name avocado came from the Spanish explorers, who couldn’t pronounce the Aztec name. The Spanish called it ahuacate, leading to the name we know it as today. The English, living in Jamaica during the 15th century, called the avocado Read on »

The Health Benefits of Avocado by Brett - Sheer Balance Healthy Living Professional

Posted Fri 24 Jul 2009 10:49pm health benefits that avocados provide: Heart Disease: A rich source of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat, avocados reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol... When summer is in full swing, it is hard to resist the temptation of fresh made guacamole. I’m a sucker for it. The wonderful combination of avocado, tomato, onion, salt Read on »

The Health Benefits of Avocado by Brett - Sheer Balance Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:01pm health benefits that avocados provide: Heart Disease: A rich source of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat, avocados reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol... When summer is in full swing, it is hard to resist the temptation of fresh made guacamole. I’m a sucker for it. The wonderful combination of avocado, tomato, onion, salt Read on »

Benefits of Avocado by Niyaprakash Patient Expert

Posted Mon 16 Mar 2009 3:39pm The avocado’s rich and smooth texture – thus its nickname ‘’ butterfruit ’’- adds a zing to relishes and dips ,and tastes great by itself too. As a bonus, it has more... fat ), which is cholesterol free and speeds up your metabolism. The main purple and green varieties of avocado have a distinct texture and flavor. Hass, the purple variety Read on »

Benefits of Cold press extra virgin Avocado Oil by EVAO Posted Thu 17 Jun 2010 11:16am Healthy frying and sauteing? Yes with a smoke point of 518 degrees cold pressed avocado oil makes this a reality. use just as you would any cooking oil. Please go to www.miramerica.com for recipes and health and nutrition info. Read on »

One of Nature’s Wonders: The Avocado by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Mon 12 Jul 2010 6:02pm Avocados have been used for centuries for their nutritional and cosmetic benefits. There seems to be no end to what this fruit can do for you. Lately the fruit has gotten somewhat of a bad reputation for its high fat concentration.... Read on »

Avocado Oil | Healthy Food of the Day by Matt C. Patient Expert

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Posted Sat 08 Nov 2008 8:03am

1 Comment Extraction, Avocado Oil Health Benefits, Avocado Oil Nutrition, Avocado Oil Skin Care, Avocado Oil Smoking Point, Avocado versus Olive Oil, Avocados, Avoro Extra Virgin Avocado Oil... Avocados Aren’t Just For Guacamole Anymore. The Next Time You Reach for a Healthy Fat, Think Avocado Oil. When you think of avocados, you typically think of guacamole Read on »

Delicious and Healthy Avocado Soup by Carolin K. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 02 Nov 2009 10:00pm Avocados have 2 most widely known health benefits. They help lower bad cholesterol and regulate blood pressure. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat present in these nutritious fruits is responsible for lowering cholesterol level. Avocados are also rich in potassium, which is a mineral responsible for regulating blood pressure. And did you know Read on »

Superfoods: Avocados - A High Calorie Fruit Good for You! by Meeta K. Posted Thu 14 May 2009 4:32pm high-calorie food! But some time back, I was engaged in a pleasantly surprising discussion about the health benefits of avocado with a colleague at work which set me thinking... their health benefits(img credit: wikimedia commons ) Avocado is known as "avocado pear" or "alligator pear" and traditionally comes from Mexico, but is now a very popular fruit Read on »