I am going to start with one of my favorites! I
1. Avocados
Avocados are crammed with monounsaturated fat as well as antioxidants. A potent amount of monounsaturated fat aids in the reduction of low-density lipoproteins, otherwise known as “bad” cholesterol. Hence, eating avocados increases high-density lipoproteins or “good” cholesterol levels. Additionally, this incredible green fruit is full of vitamins, plant nutrients, and minerals which support the liver’s overall health. It also contributes to breaking down other kinds of fats.
It gets even better!
If you mash avocados good enough, you can use the paste as a substitute in recipes that call for mayo, butter or oil that much healthier without the worry of unhealthy fats clogging your arteries.
The key to using avocados as a delicious mayo, butter or oil substitute is in knowing how to pick out the best avocados!
Tip 1: look for avocados without blemishes or dents
Tip 2: They should be the same color — a greenish-black — if you are going to use them right away. This means they are ripe and will be easy to mash but if you're not using them right away, pick out the more greenish ones.
Yummmm!