Things to Eat Every Day - Avocado
Avocado
*See “Bananas” for reference of template.
YES Good for pregnant women
why to eat them?
Avocados are high in folate
High-folate foods include asparagus, avocados, Brussels sprouts, and leafy greens such as spinach and lettuce
Source of healthy fat
Who can benefit?
All ages
Any info about consumption for pregnant women?
At what age can babies/children begin to eat avocados?
Daily Serving Size & Recommendations
One serving is X
Recommended to eat X servings per day for men, X servings per day for women, and X servings per day for children
how to select when grocery shopping
add what to look for here, gently squeeze, or pop off the stem to see if browning inside
Don't worry about choosing organic, as avocados are regularly considered one of the "Clean Fifteen".
To learn more, visit: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
How to store & shelf life
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how to eat & prepare
More nutritious raw (just the inner fruit, do not eat the outer skin or seed inside)
Keep it SimplE - TRY THIS!
Try them sliced with a sprinkle of pink Himalayan sea salt, as a snack or side
Try it in a smoothie
Try it mashed on toast
Try it in a salad/fresh salsa
*For more recipes, see below.
Nutritional Value
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