You either love it or you hate it. There is little middle ground when it comes to this tropical fruit that, for some years now, has been so fashionable in European gastronomy. With a multitude of benefits, avocado can be combined with a variety of foods to create very interesting dishes.
Beneficial properties of avocado
If you are curious about avocado, pay attention to what we tell you below in our Newyorker Diary.
Helps the circulatory system
The qualities of this fruit,
original from the Central American tropicsAvocados are very beneficial for the heart and the entire circulatory system. Avocado is a highly recommended food for those who have problems with blood pressure or cholesterol and also prevents aging and enhances the health of the skin thanks to its nutrients and vitamins.
Rich in a multitude of vitamins
Speaking of vitamins, avocados contain up to 6 groups of these compounds which, for example, help to improve the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and immune systems. Also
is rich in potassiumThis nutrient is essential for our muscles to remain healthy and strong.
Another favorable point to include the avocado fruit in our diet is fiber. As it is already well known, consuming foods rich in this nutrient
helps regulate traffic reduce constipation and satiate the appetite.
Prevents vision problems
Avocado contains lutein, a compound that is very beneficial for eyesight as it helps prevent cataracts. This greenish-colored, pear-shaped fruit can help prevent malformations in the fetus during pregnancy.
All these factors are just a small sample of the extensive list of benefits of avocados. A fruit
with more than 400 varieties worldwide, which is growing by 15% in consumption annual throughout Europe. Its properties and adaptability to different dishes and textures are making avocado a fundamental part of the diet of many people.
Versatile would be the word that best defines the avocado,
can be consumed raw or cooked and although it is quite unique, it is perfectly compatible with other foods. to create delicious recipes.
A wild card in your diet
Leaving aside the
guacamole (a star recipe originating in Mexico based on the avocado itself, with the addition of onion, lemon, tomato and chili) avocado can be combined, either as a main food or as an accompaniment, in a multitude of dishes.
As we say, it is a versatile food. It can be used, for example, as a starter with nachos or as part of a healthy breakfast, if we put it on a whole wheat toast.
It is the perfect combination in dishes where eggs are the main ingredient and also in dishes where eggs are the main ingredient.
serves as a base for the creation of delicious saucesThe product is used in smoothies and juices combined with other types of fruits.
How you can combine it with granola
Want more ideas on how to combine guacamole and enjoy the benefits? Try pairing it with
granola.
Avocado and granola can be combined to create spectacular and healthy dishes.. For example, for breakfast, just cut a slice of bread, put it in the toaster for a few seconds and spread it well with avocado to finish by adding granola on top. In a few minutes you will have a delicious toast with avocado and granola, ideal to start the day with energy.
But as we have been saying throughout the article
the versatility of avocado is practically infinite and the more we add granola. We recommend you to make a salad and add ripe avocado and granola, this way you will have a fresh, healthy dish that combines all the properties of the two foods.
Finally, if creams are your thing, you should try to make an avocado cream and dress it with a handful of granola. It's delicious.
