Millennials' excessive spending on avocado toast could be a reason why they cannot afford to buy homes, according to Australian millionaire Tim Gurner.1 As extreme as the comment may sound, food lovers in Hong Kong do spend a considerable amount on everything avocado — the superfood of recent years. Taste aside, what is so good about avocados?
Health benefits
Avocados are rich in...
- Vitamin C, which helps repair cells.2
- Vitamin K, which facilitates blood clotting.2
- Potassium, which helps control blood pressure.3
- Dietary fiber, which promotes healthy digestion, making the stone fruit a good ally in weight loss.3
- Antioxidants, which promotes eye health.3
Avocado's rich, creamy texture makes it a stellar addition to many recipes. Here are two of them.
Avocado smoothie
Smoothies are great for the adventurous who enjoy experimenting with different combinations of ingredients. Below is a suggestion.4
Ingredients
- 1 cup of milk
- ½ avocado
- Frozen fruit of choice (Pineapple, Banana, etc)
- A handful of greens of choice
- Chia seeds / protein powder / honey (optional)
Steps
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend well.
- Pour into a glass and ready to serve.
Wild salmon avocado toast
Ingredients
- 4 slices of pumpernickel
- 6 oz. skinless wild salmon fillets (sliced)
- 2 avocados
- 2-3 heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
- 2 radishes (sliced)
- ½ cup of micro arugula
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Steps
- Bake salmon for 5 minutes at 450 degrees.
- Toast pumpernickel.
- Sprinkle salt on avocado and mash.
- Spread avocado on toast, then top with rest of ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Health benefits aside, one should give avocados a try simply for their velvety texture and mild nutty flavor!
Sources
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/may/15/australian-millionaire-millennials-avocado-toast-house. Viewed on 6 July 2018.
- https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ingredientsprofiles/Avocado. Viewed on 6 July 2018.
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado#section2. Viewed on 6 July 2018.
- https://www.californiaavocado.com/blog/drink-avocados-4-breakfast-smoothie-recipes. Viewed on 6 July 2018.
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