Lower Cholesterol with Avocados

Become a member | Learn more | Member sign in   March 11, 2015 Hungry for more information that will make your weight loss journey easier and fun? "Like" The New Sonoma Diet on Facebook for daily food and eating tips! Lower Cholesterol with Avocados Also known as "alligator pears" because of their shape and scaly green skin, avocados are anything but scary. Though it's relatively high in calories, this wonderful fruit (it's not a vegetable!) is a great addition to salads or sandwiches because it's loaded with beneficial nutrients. In addition to being a great source of potassium and folate, two nutrients that are important for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system, avocados are also a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, a valuable part of our daily diet (in moderation, of course!) because it helps lower LDL, or "bad," cholesterol. A great way to incorporate the avocado into your day is to use it as an alternative spread on toast. Add some lemon juice and you have a delicious, savory treat — you won't even miss your butter! Members Get More! Sign Up Now! Tomorrow:  Shockingly Good Vegetables  Enjoying this newsletter? Sign up for other free newsletters. More from The New Sonoma Diet!   Connie's Tip of the Day It's in the Bag An avocado is ripe when the skin gives slightly under pressure. If it's hard when you buy it, put it in a paper bag and let it sit for a day or two in a warm spot in your kitchen, such as the top of the refrigerator. Your Sonoma Diet Tools   500 Recipes   Wine Guide   Online Dietitians   Weight Tracker   Message Boards   Shopping Lists