Avocado! Not sure you like them? You will like this!

I LOVE avocados! I am sure you have heard they are "good fat", well it's true! In moderation, an avocado can lower cholesterol with it's monounsaturated fats, if used in place of saturated fats. AND they are full of vitamins A, C, D, E, K and B.
Learn more about this wonder here:
http://www.californiaavocado.com/avocado-nutrients


And if you don't like avocados plain, or in guacamole, here's a great way to get all that nutrition and not even know the avocado is there...........in a smoothie! Avocados add a great creaminess to smoothies, just like yogurt, and with a very light taste, you will only taste all the other yummy ingredients in your smoothie. Here's oneof my favorite avocado smoothie recipes, but you can mix and match any of your favorite smoothies by adding a little avocado, enjoy!!

Green Goddess Smoothie
(when you need some protein, too!!)       

 

Ingredients

• 1/4 avocado (peeled and pitted)
• 1 banana (ripe)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 12 cup milk
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 12 cup ice
• 1 tsp ginger (freshly grated, optional)

• Nutrition Facts

  Amount Per Serving

  Calories310

  Calories from Fat 100

  % Daily Value *

  Total Fat 12g	18%
  Saturated Fat 2g	10%
  Trans Fat
  Cholesterol 15mg	5%
  Sodium 190mg	8%
  Potassium 840mg	24%
  Total Carbohydrate 31g	10%
  Dietary Fiber 6g	24%
  Sugars 19g

  Protein23g

  Vitamin A	25%
  Vitamin C	30%
  Calcium	30%
  Iron	25%

  * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.