5 easy ways to enjoy avocado!

High in fiber and with a host of nutrients, green avocado has been named a superfood. It has vitamins C, E and k, which aid bone health and regulate blood pressure. A study has also found that those who ate a diet rich in avocados reported lower triglyceride levels. The fruit may be high in healthy fat, but this helps attain soft, youthful skin. Avocado also has several culinary uses, in salads, smoothies, appetisers, and more. Here’s how you can get cooking with it…

Salad

To make a healthy snack, slice the fruit and add it to a bowl of salad along with rocket leaves, radicchio and diced boiled egg. Crush peanuts over this and serve with lime juice and honey.

With eggs

For a satisfying breakfast bite, spread mashed avocado on warm toast. Place your fried egg on this and sprinkle some salt and pepper on top.

Sushi roll

Avocado is also a common ingredient in sushi. To make it, just layer on thin slices of avocado on the top. You can also use it as a filling in the center with smoked salmon and cucumber.

Smoothie

Just done a workout? Whip up a creamy avocado smoothie by blending avocado pieces with ginger, honey, a dash of lime juice and honey. Add banana, half a cup of baby spinach and chia seeds to maximise the health benefits.

Dip
Avocado also makes for a tasty dip. Mash the fruit till smooth and add garlic, cilantro and lime juice to this. Serve on multigrain bread.