Rose Kissed Avocado

Avocado....Inspite of not being one, on my favorites list (maybe because of its kind of blank flavour), this pear shaped, fleshy fruit somehow makes its way into my kitchen, because of two reasons, one being its health benefits and second being my Husband's favorite fruit. I have experimented with avocado several times and the result was amazing. More amazing is the fact that actually, Avocado is botanically a large berry containing a single seed. That would suffice for a berry lover like me to change my take on Avocado..  More Avocado based healthy-Yummy recipes coming up on my Blog ...stay tuned. This Smoothie is one born out of my quests for a blank Avocado taste transformation. Super simple, super tasty, sit back and enjoy...slurrrp.

Before that, Here are some amazing facts about this Fruit.

Did you know?

1. Avocado is an excellent source of monounsaturated oleic acid. Research has shown this beneficial form of fat reduces dangerous LDL cholesterol in the blood at the same time as increasing the more beneficial HDL cholesterol. Studies have found that eating avocado can also decrease high blood triglyceride levels, another common predictor of cardiovascular problems.

2. The high levels of vitamin E in avocado help prevent cholesterol oxidation.

3. Avocados are particularly rich in potassium, even higher than the often touted bananas, and a good food to eat for normal blood pressure and a lower risk of kidney failure and heart disease.           

4. Avocados are also an excellent source of folate. Folate is a nutrient many of us are low in and it is especially important for pregnant women. 

5.The fiber content of avocados moderates blood sugar levels, guards against both cardiovascular problems and diabetes, and helps prevent constipation.

6. Avocados also contain high levels of vitamin C and vitamin E, themselves potent anti-cancer antioxidants.