Diet and Superfoods
Looking for a food that’s creamy, delicious, and packed full of nutrients? Well look no further than our February superfood, the avocado! Much like tomatoes, avocados are often confused as vegetables, when in reality they’re actually fruit. Don’t let its fruit status fool you though, avocados have much less sugar than most fruit with less than one gram per serving.
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Consuming avocados provides our bodies with a wide range of vitamins and minerals and they also help our systems absorb more of the fat-soluble nutrients we ingest.
Avocados are a good source of:
- Lutein and zeaxanthin, which contribute to good eye health
- Beta-sitosterol, which helps our bodies regulate healthy cholesterol levels
- Unsaturated fats, which aid in the development of the central nervous system and brain
- Fibre, folate, iron, potassium and vitamins E and C
This powerful snack is also extremely versatile, so finding ways to incorporate it into your diet is simple.
Recipes
While avocados are fine to eat as a snack just on their own, many recipes blend their silky taste with other ingredients to make some great-tasting dishes. Here are some examples of delicious and nutritious recipes that feature this superfood – enjoy!
More Superfoods
Eating superfoods makes it easier for you achieve your health goals. Browse through our other superfoods.
Food Log
With our daily food log (PDF), you can track everything about your diet:
- Meals, snacks, eating times, calories
- Fat, sodium, carbs, fibre, protein
- Water intake
- Food goals
It includes a “for better, for worse” food chart for you.
