HAVE YOU EATEN AN ALLIGATOR PEAR LATELY?

… aka AVOCADO

Below are many of the benefits of eating avocados.  Hippocrates was never more on the money when he said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”  The question I often get is how to consume avocados other than chopping them up and adding them to a salad?  I encourage you to come back to this blog from time to time and view updated avocado recipes.  Such recipes for pancakes, scrambles, dips, pate’s, salad dressings, soups, puddings and smoothies,  However, I will start you off with one of my favourite recipes at the end of this post.  Enjoy my friends!

Prostate Cancer Prevention
Avocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.

Oral Cancer Defense
Research has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells.

Breast Cancer Protection
Avocado, like olive oil, is high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.

Eye Health
Avocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases.

Lower Cholesterol
Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In one study, 45 volunteers experienced an average drop in cholesterol of 17% after eating avocados for only one week.

Heart Health
One cup of avocado has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. Studies show that people who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower incidence of heart disease than those who don’t. The vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione in avocado are also great for your heart.

Stroke Prevention
The high levels of folate in avocado are also protective against strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower risk of stroke than those who don’t.

Better Nutrient Absorption
Research has found that certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocado. In one study, when participants ate a salad containing avocados, they absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids (a group of nutrients that includes lycopene and beta carotene) than those who didn’t include avocados.

Glutathione Source
Avocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease.

Vitamin E Powerhouse
Avocados are the best fruit source of vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintains overall health.

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  • About 75% of an avocado’s calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat.
  • Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Avocados have a high fiber content among fruits – including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.

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  Avocado Cucumber  Salad
Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine
Dr. Gabriel Cousens, M.D. and the Tree of Life Cafe Chefs

Avocado Cucumber Salad

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2 C Cucumbers seeded & chopped
1 C Avocado diced
1 C Cherry tomatoes
3 T Fresh Basil, finely chopped
2 T Flax oil
1.5 T Lime juice
1 t Celtic salt

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.  Serves 2-4.

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2 thoughts on “HAVE YOU EATEN AN ALLIGATOR PEAR LATELY?

  1. You had me at “prostate cancer prevention”…I’m sold! Anything that can keep the prostate healthy, I’m all for it lol. I definitely don’t eat enough avocado but I think I’ll try to make that salad soon, it looks good. By the way, do you ever juice them?

    1. I have never juiced them as I don’t think you can. However, throwing them in a smoothie are very good. I have a chocolate avocado smoothie that I love and usually turns into an avocado pudding!

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