Easy ways to add MUFA’s to your diet: Try an Avocado
True, avocados are high in fat—approximately 30 grams—but the good news is that 20 of those grams come from monounsaturated fats, oleic acid specifically, known for its health benefits. Avocados are also loaded with dietary fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, folate, and potassium.
Great ideas for adding avocados to your diet:
~mash and spread on whole-wheat toast; top with low-fat mozzarella cheese and place under the broiler until cheese melts. Tastes great without the cheese too!
~cut into slices and drizzle with olive oil, add chopped tomato and fresh basil for a special treat.
~avocados make a great addition to any salad
~create a quesadilla with flair: use sliced avocado, salsa, and low-fat mozzarella cheese
~whip up a bowl of home-made guacamole
Enter the Yummiest MUFA of All: Dark Chocolate
Several scientific studies have shown that eating dark chocolate (in moderation) is actually good for you. Consuming dark chocolate, known to lower high blood pressure, is also high in antioxidants, which destroy free radicals throughout the body.
When picking dark chocolate…the darker the better…this is the easiest way to remember which kind to buy.
Great Ideas for adding dark chocolate to your diet:
~drizzle melted dark chocolate over whole-wheat waffles and top of strawberries
~Mix a ¼ semi-sweet chocolate chips & 2 TB of peanuts for a tempting treat
~Melt 1 serving of dark chocolate and pour over hot air-popped popcorn
~Splurge and buy yourself a special bar of European dark chocolate…the European’s know how to make chocolate…Enjoy!
~Dip strawberries into melted dark chocolate for a decadent dessert
Tags: Avocado Salsa, Avocados, Chocolate Strawberries, Dark Chocolate, Free Radicals, High Blood Pressure, Monounsaturated Fats, Mufa, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Whole Wheat Waffles