Avocados! Where does one even begin to describe such an amazing fruit? This is definitely a staple in my diet and I am so excited that avocado season is officially here! To celebrate, I’ve narrowed down my love for them into 5 reasons (harder than you think).
- Loaded with healthy fats
Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, both of which improve and regulate cell and hormone function and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Increases nutrient absorption from plant based sources
Many antioxidants and vitamins obtained from fruits and veggies are fat-soluble, which means they need to be eaten with a source of fat to be absorbed. There are many healthy fats out there, but I like avocados in particular (compared to say, an oil) because it is a whole food and our bodies will respond best to it instead of treating it like a foreign substance. Not to mention, avocados go with pretty much everything (which I get to in reason #5)
- Has protein and iron
Yes people, there are sources other than animal products that provide protein and iron! Who would’ve thought? 😉 It’s not much, but since it’s hard for us vegans to get enough fat and calories day-to-day we can afford to eat much larger portions of avocados so it definitely adds up!
- Creamy and delicious
Can’t leave out the taste factor now can we? Avocados make everything super creamy, velvety, and flavorful…plain and simple.
- Versatile
What can’t you do with an avocado?! Seriously, think about it. Smoothies, salads, rice bowls, burritos, dips, toppings, salsas, brownies…the possibilities are endless! If I’m needing a little extra fat and calories in my diet I love to add avocado to my tomato-date dressing to make it extra thick and creamy, or top it on my bean soup. Either way, it’s heavenly.
What are your favorite ways to eat avocados?
