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Very Good for the LIVER!!
http://www.floridaavocados.com/avocado%20nutrition.htm
Nutritional values comparing Florida's avocados with the fruit from
California......As you can clearly see, Florida's are "lighter".
The avocados grown in Florida are very different from those grown in California.
The Florida avocado, with its smooth green skin, is nicknamed "alligator pear."
Many feel they are lighter and sweeter than their California counterparts.
Florida avocados, in my opinion, are accepted more readily by non-avocado people
and kids that go "yuck".
They have a nutty taste and allot of people here cut them in slices and sprinkle
with lime, olive oil, and lemon with a little chopped onion for a salad.
Mashed with xtra lite olive oil and a bit of salt and you have the healthiest
butter replacement going on your breads.
Tuned up with a heavier olive oil, pepper, paprika and an egg white it is WAY
better on a turkey sub than mayo and obviously better for you.
For those of you that love the Haas I have an alternative for you.
The Tonnage. 10% oil, thick, pebbly skin. A cousin from Florida.
Heck, It might even be a Haas without the smog !
Go to the recipe page and look around a bit.
According to researchers at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, avocados rank
highest in fruits that contain the following phytochemicals:
a.. Lutein - protects against prostate cancer and eye disease such as
cataracts and macular degeneration.
b.. Vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant known to slow the aging process and
protect against heart disease and various forms of cancer.
c.. Glutathione - functions as an antioxidant like vitamin E to neutralize
free radicals that can cause cell damage and lead to disease.
d.. Beta-sitosterol - lowers blood cholesterol levels. Avocados contain four
times as much beta-sitosterol as oranges, previously reported as the highest
fruit source of this phytochemical. It actually blocks the absorption of
cholesterol in your bloodstream.
e.. Monounsaturated fats - heart-healthy fats proven to help lower LDL (bad)
cholesterol and boost HDL (good) cholesterol.
f.. Folate - promotes healthy cell and tissue development. Folate is
especially important for women of childbearing age as it helps protect against
birth defects.
g.. Potassium - helps balance the body's electrolytes. Avocados contain 60
percent more potassium than bananas.
h.. Magnesium - helps produce energy and is important for muscle contraction
and relaxation.
i.. Fiber - lowers cholesterol and reduces risk of heart attack.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size, 2 ounces, sliced