Have a “Super Bowl” Filled with Tasty, Healthy Fare On Game Day [Top Secret Guac Recipe Included]
February 6th, 2010 admin

Image via Wikipedia The single biggest day for for avocado is Superbowl Sunday. Avocado is a super food, providing you with heart healthy mono-unsaturated fats, just 250 calories and vitamins A, C, E, the B vitamins, as well as fiber and potassium. You can scoop it from the skin using a spoon straight into your mouth. It’s just that good. Squeezing a few drops of lemons juice and a tad of salt make it even better. But for most of us, avocado equals guacamole dip. “Guacamole” is Aztec for “Avocado Sauce”, the original recipe calling for crushed avocado, tomatoes and salt. Unfortunately today, many people settle for sub-par, store brought guacamole …
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WearKeruvim (Heather Brous) : Rofl, @ProjectRunway MK quote,'I don't think the avocado dinner napkins tucked in @ her hips r doing anything 4u...'.. Updated : 2010-09-04T03:42:39Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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heyitsbethanii (bethany nitschke) : spinach, tomato, carrot, capsicum, avocado, cucumber and cheese AHHHH i love salads :P and then and oreo or 2 haha!.. Updated : 2010-09-04T03:41:17Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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JFalcon4 (Julieta) : Avocado gelato..... Updated : 2010-09-04T03:36:34Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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amysfitness (Amy Musgrove) : Alright, foodies...what is one of your FAVORITE food combo's? Mine? Corn, black beans, & avocado. Get those 3 things together, & I'm happy!.. Updated : 2010-09-04T03:35:31Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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avinavini (avini fazrie) : 3oreo,glazzy,almond,avocado :).. Updated : 2010-09-04T03:33:12Z | Reply | View Tweet |
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