Guacamole is of course, made of mashed-up avocados. I never tried it before because I thought it was a bit gross-looking, and I’d somehow gotten it in my head that avocados are loaded with cholesterol. But avocados are the mother of all healthfoods. Here’s a list of what they actually contain:
Vitamin E – a powerful antioxidant known to slow the aging process and protect against heart disease and various forms of cancer.
Lutein – protects against prostate cancer and eye disease such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
Glutathione – functions as an antioxidant like vitamin E to neutralize free radicals that can cause cell damage and lead to disease.
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 phyto-chemical.
Monounsaturated fats – heart-healthy fats proven to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and boost HDL (good) cholesterol.
Folate – promotes healthy cell and tissue development. Folate is especially important for woman of childbearing age as it helps protect against birth defects.
Potassium – helps balance the body’s electrolytes. Avocados contain 60 percent more potassium than bananas.
Magnesium – helps produce energy and is important for muscle contraction and relaxation.
Fibre – lowers cholesterol and reduces risk of heart attack.
hey guys, i’ll have to honestly say that i didnt like it that much when i lived in Canada..but as soon as i moved down here, something happened to my tastebuds and now i LOVE the stuff….me and Aruna probably have a bowl of it every 2 weeks or so during the winter and every week during the spring & summer here in LA..this stuff has got ALL the good fats in it to help your heart..hehe..thats why i grow cilantro on my patio garden….so i can clip some fresh cilantro for our weekly “chow-down” of guacamole…AWESOME!
No wonder they taste so bad!