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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Body Basics/Healthy Food: Avocado Smoothie


Up until a couple of years ago, the only ways I’d eaten avocados were in guacamole, sushi, or sliced on my turkey burger. However, my husband and I were in an Asian restaurant and noticed avocado smoothies on the menu. Honestly, an avocado smoothie did not sound too appealing. But our waiter gave us a sample and it was actually quite good. Traditional avocado smoothies are made with sweetened milk and crushed ice to give them an almost milkshake-like consistency. We now make them at home using fresh avocados, vanilla almond milk, and frozen mango. Don’t frown until you try it!

By the way, avocados are a great addition to your diet because they provide many health benefits including lowering cholesterol and regulating blood pressure. Don’t get scared away by the fat content – its monosaturated (oleic acid) – just don’t go overboard on your avocado consumption.

6 comments:

  1. this looks so GOOD! I'm am totally trying this.

    - savvy
    http://savvybrown.com

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  2. I love love looooove green smoothies. Avocados makes them extra smooth. I did a post about them on my beauty blog. :)

    http://www.clumpsofmascara.com/2010/01/50-million-pound-challenge-green.html.

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  3. @Savvy - It IS really good. I know you're a fan of avocados b/c your tomato avocado stack http://savvybrown.com/health/quick-tomato-avocado-snack/ is a favorite of mine.

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  4. @Brittany - Thanks for the link. I checked it out and will definitely be using some of your ideas for future green smoothies.

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  5. I had actually tried avocado and mango smoothie with milk for my kid. and he just love it. Just use a bigger straw if you plan to drink it with a straw as it can get very thick.

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  6. @Carol - Glad your little one enjoyed the smoothie. I find smoothies to be an easy way to sneak more healthy fruits and veggies into my kids' diets.

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