Tag: Avocado

More nutritious than an apple or a banana, even 1/4 of an avocado can give a 7- to 12-month baby a healthy bowel. A half can meet 100% of her folate and 86% of vitamin B6 requirement. Being a complete source of protein, it has the 10 essential amino acids a baby needs from food and also has minerals like potassium and magnesium. But give your baby avocado puree only after she crosses 6 months.

If you think that having a big bowl of superfoods is going to instantly boost your health, you are thoroughly mistaken. Superfoods can work wonders...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts information flow within the brain, and between the brain and body. Certain foods that contain high levels of animal fats and most dairy products are known to increase the risk for MS. Switching to foods that are high in omega-3s and vitamin D, walnuts, ginger, turmeric, plant-based oils, fresh fruits, and vegetables can lower your risk for MS.

The combination of monounsaturated fatty acids and potassium in avocados is helpful in lowering blood pressure and alleviating stress, while blueberries and dark chocolate are rich in oxidative stress-reducing antioxidants. Turkey contains tryptophan, an essential amino acid that triggers serotonin release, a hormone that is important for regulating sleep and mood. Cashews on the other hand, are loaded with zinc, a mineral that helps our body combat stress.

A healthy pH level is important to maintain normal body functions. The body requires a slightly alkaline environment internally. Therefore, it is important to eat alkaline foods as well. Some of the alkaline foods include leafy greens like spinach and broccoli, healthy fats like avocados, potassium-rich bananas, plant-proteins like soybeans, honeydew melons, and lemons.

For something crunchy, try Parmesan-chive popcorn or roast chickpeas in curry powder. If you want something sweet, make whole grain waffles or muffins using quinoa. These meals are low in calorie and sugar. If you are looking for savory, eat guacamole with black bean tortilla chips. For a quick pick-me-up, whip up a smoothie using almond butter and blueberries.

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Avocados are delicious fruits that can benefit your heart, weight, metabolism, and even your eyes. It is also good for your skin and hair when applied externally. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that give it its benefits. You can use them in salads, soups, smoothies, pasta, and sandwiches. However, it is not limited to these foods, you can also use it to make desserts or as a healthy dip, in place of mayonnaise.

To reverse prediabetes, focus on foods that won’t spike your blood sugar. Fatty fish is full of protein and not carbs, so eat more salmon and tuna. Add garlic to your meals for a hypoglycemic effect. To reduce postprandial glucose, take apple cider vinegar or make a dressing. Whole fruits, leafy greens, and avocado also have a low glycemic load. Also, instead of white grains, eat whole grains like quinoa. The fiber will keep your blood sugar in check.

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Food allergy is common, and many people are aware of the widespread ones like nuts and seafood. However, few know about avocado allergy as one of the fruit and vegetable allergies that can cause problems. Avocado allergy is associated with the latex-fruit syndrome in the category of other fruits like banana and kiwi. It can cause oral allergy symptoms like itching and swelling of the mouth and lips and at times also vomiting, urticaria and bronchial asthma.

Certain fruit peels should go into your stomach than the trash. Avocado peels contain antioxidants and can improve the body's immunity. Orange peels with its fiber content may aid digestion. Lemon peels promote heart health while banana peels can improve your sleep. Watermelon peels may help treat erectile dysfunction and possesses anticancer properties.

Certain "healthy" foods can disrupt your diet plan and make you gain weight. One cup of granola has more calories than a can of soda and a cheeseburger. Most commercial juices have high levels of sucrose and sodium in them. Commercial salad dressings are high in calories, sodium, fat, and sugar. Avocados and peanut butter are healthy but high in calories. Lastly, most energy bars have added sugar are are no better than candy bars.

Foods like avocados, apples, and oatmeal are high in soluble fiber, which takes longer to pass through your digestive tract, thus keeping your tummy full for longer. Research shows that eggs reduce hunger-stimulating hormones like ghrelin, while Greek Yogurt, packs a powerful punch of nutrients that increases satiety. The healthy fats in almonds make them excellent snacks, though you may need to be extra cautious about the portion sizes.

If you’re not careful, overdoing certain superfoods may cause weight gain. Nuts are high in calories so eat one handful a day. If you like dried fruit, be mindful of added sugar. Just one tablespoon of coconut oil has enough saturated fat for the entire day. Dark chocolate is linked to lower BMI, but only if had as often as twice a week. Avocados are energy-dense, so use them in place of other fats.