Avocado: High in Fat
26 Jul
Yes, finally this year, the avocado tree in our backyard produces these oh-so-big-green-fruits. We have two avocado trees, the other one did not produce any fruit this year. Some farmers say the flowers must have been attacked by pests. We do not spray pesticides to our trees here. We just let nature take care of them.
And, look at what we got even without fertilizers and pesticides….
Lovely. Are they? Yet, they’re not ready for eating. Mature as they are, they’re still unripe. TIP: To hasten the ripening process, just right after picking, I wrapped each avocado into old newspapers, place in a small box, then cover.
On the third day…here they are…from green to purple…
Ripe enough for consumption…
Check out the lovely green flesh…so thick…
Ready for some guacamole or mixing with other greens to make salads. It’s one fruit where one can indulge without feeling guilty of the FATS.
Yes, avocados have a higher FAT CONTENT. Yes. But, that kind of FAT that falls into HEALTHIER DIETARY FAT –the MUFA (Monounsaturated fatty acids).
What does MUFA do to our body?
MUFA help improve blood cholesterol levels which can lower risk of heart diseases. It can have great benefits to insulin levels and blood sugar control which is very helpful in Type 2 Diabetes.
Clearly, avocados’ fats are healthier fats which are essential for better body functions.
Next post will be about how we enjoyed those avocados.
How about you? Can you recommend avocado recipes?
There’s still few pieces left in the backyard tree…I will be needing some fresh recipes 
Tags: avocado, avocado tree, fat, fatty acids, fruit, guacamole.avocado recipes, healthy fats, monounsaturated fatty acids, MUFA
miss this fruit!
versatile fruit,you can do lots of good stuff with it.
Oh, yummy! Sarap naman ng Avocado. Perfect for Avocado shake:)
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i miss that! i love avocado but it is rare to find it where i am at..it is good with condensed milk, and crushed ice..
my fave. i just bought one kilo for P50.00 of it in downtown the other day, and for two days i made as my breakfast i just added powder milk and done… i want some more!
penge naman
It’s good to know that you grow avocados in your own backyard.And it’s all organic too,because you don’t use any fertilizers and pesticides.
I really miss eating this fruit..You can make a delicious avocado ice candy with it.Just mix together with evaporated milk and sugar,mash it or use a food processor.Put the mixture in a rubber mold or just a small ice candy plastic.Put in the freezer,and enjoy!
Ang sarap-sarap neto, Te Riz! Kaso hinay-hinay lang ako neto sa paglasap ng sarap, hahaha! BAwal to sa may HBP na katulad ko