Avocados They Aren't Just for Guacamole Anymore!: Healthy Eating

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What is up with avocados? They are showing up in ice creams, in baked goods... Alton Brown had a Good Eats episode in which he claimed avocados can be used as an egg substitute in most dishes. Avocados  have become the "Vegan Egg." And why not? They are rich in 

• Monounsaturated fats which can lower your cholesterol. 
• Folate which aids in healthy tissue development.
• Potassium which is essential for all cell functions.
• Vitamin E an antioxidant which helps rid your body of cancer causing free radicals.

The list goes on... avocados are an incredibly healthy fruit. Below are some new and interesting ways to add more to your diet. Along with the recipes below check out The California Avocado Commission's website for more recipes and lot and lots of info about avocados. 

Avocado Brioche

Avocado Fudgesicle

Avocado Dressed Shrimp

Chocolate Avocado Fudge or Pudding

Weekly Menu Plan:

Sunday: Sausage with Peppers & Onions

Meatless Monday: Zucchini Tagliatelle

Tuesday: Grilled Chicken with Cafe Style Grated Carrot Salad and Indian Spiced Potato Salad.

Wednesday: Shrimp Corn Salad with Green Beans and Hot Peppers

Thursday: Stuffed Shells and a Green Salad

Friday: Farmer's Market Find

Saturday: Spicy Crab Cakes with Brown Rice and Broccoli

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