Avocados For All

It’s Avocado season in Israel, yesterday the shuk was overflowing with them

Avocados are very healthy, they contain many nutrients , they are easy to digest and are adaptable. Here are just some of the reasons to include them into your diet.

Natural Protein.Unlike the protein in animal products, which is difficult for many people to digest, avocado protein is readily absorbed by the body because avocados also contain fiber.

Beneficial Fats Avocados provide the healthy kind of fat that your body needs. Like olive oil, avocados boost levels of HDL (the "good" cholesterol).This type of cholesterol also helps regulate triglyceride levels, preventing diabetes. Oleic acid is the primary fatty acid in avocadoes and this is known to prevent heart disease

Anti-Inflammatory Avocados' unique combination of Vitamins C and E, carotenoids, selenium, zinc, phytosterols and omega-3 fatty acids helps guard against inflammation. This means avocados can help prevent or mitigate against both osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis.

To get the most nutritional value from avocados, avoid those which have become over-ripe.The portion of the avocado nearest to the skin has the most nutrients

Avocado & Cranberry Salad serve 4 -6 as a starter

2 large or 3 medium just ripe avocados
1 red onion medium size peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon organic local honey
1/4 cup checked and chopped fresh coriander or Chives depending on your personal taste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
juice of half a lemon
1/2 tablespoon boiling water
1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
2 cloves garlic crushed

Make the dressing
put the honey in a jar add the hot water & melt the honey, add the mustard, salt , pepper, mix well , add the oil , garlic and lemon juice , put on the lid shake well and set aside.

Peel and slice the avocados , put them in a bowl add the herbs of choice, red onion and cranberries , shake the dressing and pour over then mix .

If you want to keep this salad put in an airtight container and keep but it is better eaten within 6 hours of making.
Serve with warm pita bread or Melba toast

Enjoy ! The cranberries are an amazing compliment to the creamy avocados..

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