Avocados - Full of Antioxidants

Avocados are one of nature's best super foods packed with essential vitamins and minerals, cholesterol and sodium free. They contain more than fourteen essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C and E, B6, niacin and riboflavin as well as copper, potassium and magnesium.

They are a great source of folate, vital for expectant mums. They are also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, making them an excellent alternative to foods containing saturated fats, such as spreads and dips. In fact, they're so good for you they carry the National Heart Foundation's Tick of Approval, so there is really no reason not to buy avocado and use it in your favourite recipes.

These suggestions were appreciated:

1) Roughly mash an avocado with finely diced tomato, red onion and chilli, as well as a little lime juice, for a quick and tasty guacamole.
2) Spread avocado on toasted Turkish bread with sliced tomato, torn basil leaves and a little olive oil, or add to cheese on toast for extra taste.
3) Mix avocado with a little lime juice and chopped dill. Spread over bagel halves and top with smoked salmon, rocket leaves and capers.
4) Slice and add to homemade pizzas. Try teaming with seafood, crispy prosciutto, bacon, grilled chicken, corn kernels, capsicum or fetta.
5) Make a quick winter salad by tossing together cubed avocado and pear, crushed macadamia pieces and a little lime juice.

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