Avocado is an evergreen fruit
tree of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Avocado is low in cholesterol and
sodium. Also it is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin c, vitamin k and
folate.
Avocado acts as a nutrient
booster by enabling the body to absorb more vitamins such as carotenes and
lutein. Below is the delicious avocado milkshake recipe.
Avocado milkshake recipe
Ingredients:
Milk - 1 cup 2%
Sugar - 2 tablespoons
Avocado - 1 peeled, cut into
small pieces
Ice - 1 cup
How to make avocado milkshake
recipe:
1. Mix avocado, milk, sugar
and ice in a blender until smooth and creamy.
2. If you want the milkshake
thicker, add little more milk and ice.
3. Mint colored avocado
milkshake is ready to drink.
Tip:
Try these healthy and fresh
avocado on sandwiches, spreads, dip and toast in place of other foods to reduce
your intake of cholesterol, calories, sodium and saturated fat.
Calories in avocado per
ounce:
One ounce of avocado has just
50 calories and 4.5 grams of fat.
Reasons to eat avocado:
1. Avocado is a good source
of monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids. Monounsaturated fat is a fatty
acid that helps lower bad cholesterol and boosts HDL (good) cholesterol.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that may help prevent heart
disease.
2. It is a good source of
antioxidants including vitamin E.
3. Avocado is also source of
fiber, Vitamin K and folate.
4. Also it is a source of many
essential minerals including potassium, magnesium, iron, thiamin, niacin, and
manganese
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