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THE LOWDOWN ON AVOCADO TOAST

by | Apr 5, 2018 | healthy eating, NUTRIENTS

This toasty treat may sound trendy, but it’s a trend that has some major heart healthy benefits! Not only does this breakfast or snack option add healthy fat and fiber to help you to feel full for longer, it can be a versatile way to add a variety of veggies to your meal. When choosing a toast option, make sure it’s whole grain. Whole grain breads contain more fiber than white bread and will be processed in the body more slowly, resulting in a more stabilized blood sugar level.

Avocados are getting their time to shine lately and it’s for a good reason. Avocados are loaded with fiber, vitamin c, vitamin B-6, potassium, and magnesium. They are high in monounsaturated fats, which are heart healthy and contribute to your overall HDL cholesterol. Not all cholesterol is bad for you, in fact, the good cholesterol helps produce and maintain hormone function. HDL cholesterol is good cholesterol because it helps remove the bad cholesterol that can clog your arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease. So think of these fruits, (yep they’re considered a fruit,) a disease-fighting ally! One of the greatest things about avocado toast is there’s a million different ways to make it. So we’ll let you in on the basics and you can go crazy with different combos.

5 Steps to Your Favorite Avocado Toast

  • Pick your toast and toast it.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil on the toast, no butter needed.
  • Cut your avocado and use a butter knife to spread a heap onto your toast.
  • Add any toppings of your choice: cherry tomatoes, chia seeds, smoked salmon, dill, basil, cilantro, egg, fruit, cheese, nuts and the list goes on and on!!!
  • Eat!

Go ahead, be a little trendy and enjoy some avocado toast! Your heart will thank you!