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Should You Include the Avocado in Your Weight Loss Plan? Useful Information to Know by Todd S. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 23 Jun 2009 5:11pm Avocados have enjoyed a controversial history, and nutritionists and doctors have told us to stay away from them more often than not. This controversy is understandable since an avocado weighs in at a hefty 325-400 calories each. On top of that, it has 28-33 grams of fat, or an 80% fat to calorie ratio!! With these statistics, can we afford Read on »

Marketing Testicles: The Avocado Story by Dhrumil Purohit Patient Expert

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 6:04pm unappealing name: "alligator pear." The farmers came up with a new name: avocado. They informed dictionary publishers of the change -- and that the plural was spelled "avocados," not "avocadoes" -- and named their own group the California Avocado Association. The approach worked. Today, California accounts for nearly 90 percent of all avocados grown Read on »

GIVEAWAY! Enter for your chance to win 8 free Avocados: Straight from the tree to your door! by lisakthrives Posted Tue 08 Mar 2011 7:11am ! There are instructions on the SoCal Avocados website about how to store, care for, and ripen avocados. Plus, they have recipes and other great information. The avocados are shipped right...’s the story: Last week I tweeted about avocados. Obviously because avocados are awesome, and I eat one everyday. I got a response from @SoCalAvocados with a link to their site. I Read on »

Got milk and avocadoes? Then make an Avocado-Mango Smoothie by amnichols Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 12:00am recipes including this one using avocado. Did you know avocadoes contain: 81 micrograms of the carotenoid lutein, which some studies suggest may help maintain healthy eyes... which may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels Plus they’re delicious! (For more on avocadoes, check out avocado.org.) Continue reading "Got milk Read on »

Cold Avocado Soup La Fortaleza... Yes, It's Another Cold Avocado Soup for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays by DebinHawaii Posted Sun 29 Aug 2010 4:15pm I know what you are thinking... "OK Deb, what is with all the cold avocado soups lately?... Didn't you make one last week , and another one a couple of weeks before that?...Why don't you just make some guacamole already? Did I miss the memo on the change to Souper Avocado Soup Sundays?..." Yes, it is true, I have made a few cold avocado soups Read on »

Eat This Today: Avocado by John Fontana Patient Expert

Posted Tue 27 Oct 2009 11:34am . As if all this information weren’t enough to make you want to eat an avocado, they have minimal effect on blood sugar which is huge, especially when trying to shed some weight. How... One fruit that has been gradually getting more and more attention over the years is the Avocado. These powerful trees can be found in more tropical areas Read on »

Avocado: “Cheat” the Right Way! by Chris Keith Posted Wed 19 Aug 2009 6:32pm The avocado is a delicious, buttery fruit that has good fat that can improve your heart health. If you are craving a “decadent” meal, instead of ordering that cheeseburger, try a turkey burger on a whole-wheat bun topped with guacamole. If you are making it at home, just cut the avocado in half, squeeze out the insides and mix in fresh lime juice Read on »

Mango Avocado Salad by Raw Food Nation Posted Fri 16 Oct 2009 10:04pm This fantastic recipe was discovered on the site of our friends over at We Like It Raw. We thought it was simple to make and simply delicious! A creamy avocado mixed... just to sample mangoes. Ingredients 2 Ripe Mangoes, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 Large Avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 Tablespoon Lime Juiced 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil Read on »

A is for Avocado and Almonds by Doris Patient Expert

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 5:08pm and make knowledgeable choices with the information I learn. If you are starting a diet, thinking of changing your life habits or you just think you are lacking something... a week. Since I just posted about super foods I might not mention those in detail, but just refer you to them. One thing I eat daily is an avocado. I love avocados and eat one Read on »

Avocado Black Bean dip recipe by Krizia MissK Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 25 Jan 2010 9:00am . >>>NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION<<< Avocado Black Bean Dip Servings per Recipe: 12 Amount per Serving Calories: 318 Calories from Fat: 54 Total Fat: 6.0g Saturated Fat: 1.0g...: black beans and avocado. You’ll see, this recipe take no time to prepare and it’s perfect for those weeknights when you want to eat healthy foods without slaving for hours Read on »