It’s that time of year when Fuerte avocados are perfectly ripe and full of flavor. Pear-shaped with a thinner skin than Hass avocados, Fuertes have a unique nutty flavor, and if you have enjoyed a Fuerte avocado you are nodding your head right now.
There are hundreds of types of avocados, but seven avocado varieties are grown commercially in California.
First this Spring we have Gem Avocados ready to harvest. I love the Spring selections!
Click here to learn about the different varieties of Avocado.
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It’s that time of year when Fuerte avocados are perfectly ripe and full of flavor. Pear-shaped with a thinner skin than Hass avocados, Fuertes have a unique nutty flavor, and if you have enjoyed a Fuerte avocado you are nodding your head right now.
Avocados in every dish! Recipes from LoveOneToday.com
Click on link or image to see the full recipes.
Happy Thanksgiving! Avo Love!
Corn Bread Stuffing with Avocados
Cranberry Salsa Verde Guacamole
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Avocado, Almonds and Herbs
Fruit-Sweetened Avocado Pumpkin Pie
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This pumpkin chocolate avocado bread makes for a delicious fall treat that is a good source of fiber. Bake up this fun recipe and enjoy fall’s favorite flavors. Created by Maggie Michalczyk, RDN from Once Upon a Pumpkin.
This simple recipe requires less than 10 ingredients and can be made quickly in an Instant Pot® to save time! A creamy avocado sauce pairs perfectly with rice and chicken for a fast dinner meal that can be enjoyed or saved for later for easy meal prep. Plus, feel good knowing it contains fiber from fresh avocados. Fiber helps slow digestion which prevents rapid rises in blood glucose following a meal.
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How Avocados Fit Into MyPlate Food Guide
]]>Candy and sweet treats take center stage at Halloween and remain in the spotlight through the winter and spring holidays. This season, we encourage you to disrupt this domino effect and share more nutritious — and still festive — goodies for kid-friendly Halloween trick-or-treating.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans show that children consume an excess of added sugars. They recommend limiting foods with added sugars, like candy, and focusing on nutrient-dense foods and beverages that are naturally low in added sugars.
By Maggie Michalczyk, RDN from Once Upon a Pumpkin
A delicious and easy meal packed with fall flavor that is a good source of fiber and protein. Simply made with a smokey pumpkin enchilada sauce, and a cool avocado crema. You’ll come back to this one again and again this season!
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Choosing nutrient-dense meals and snacks also helps supply your body with what it needs to thrive. Nutrient-dense foods provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients with relatively few calories.
One-third of a medium avocado (50 grams) has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy, nutrient-dense food choice.
by: Iris Mullens, workhomelife.net
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If you struggle to eat well and maintain your health as a remote worker, you’re not alone. Many of us have trouble picking and choosing healthy foods and activities in the middle of our hectic workdays. Today, California Avocados Direct offers tips and advice on how you can improve your daily habits and live a healthier life.
Why We Struggle
Registered dietitian Toby Amidor tells The Food Network that there are many reasons that remote work can impact your diet and activity levels negatively. He claims that a non-existent eating schedule, inadvertent splurges, stress, grazing, and a lack of healthy food in the home all contribute to the problem. And when it comes to physical activity, you’re not driving by a fitness center each day to remind you to strap on your sneakers.
Easy Ways to Eat Well
Sure, it’s much easier to grab one of the kids’ Lunchables from the fridge, but those don’t have anywhere near enough calories or nutrition to keep a fully grown adult fueled throughout the day. To bypass the “easy” road, you’ll need to make sure you have healthy snacks handy, bring the right foods in, and learn to meal prep.
Healthy Snacking
For many of us, the first things we reach for when we feel an empty spot in our stomachs are a soda and a bag of chips. Instead, make sure your refrigerator and pantry are stocked with nutrient-rich options, such as fruits and vegetables or nuts. Swap your sodas with fruit-infused water for a sweet treat that won’t have a negative impact on your oral health. This is just one of the small but healthy choices you can make each day that will add up to big benefits in the long run.
A New Shopping List
In addition to having fruits and vegetables to snack on, you’ll also want to stay stocked up on foods that help you make wiser choices. Avocados are a great option, and you can even have them delivered to your home each month with a subscription from California Avocados Direct. These fruits contain an array of nutrients, including healthy unsaturated fats, vitamin C, and niacin. Plus, they taste great on toast or whipped up with a bit of sugar and cream for a healthier ice cream alternative.
Meal Prep
Meal prep is not just for your children’s lunch boxes each night. Make a point to “pack” yourself something healthy to break your midday energy loss. The Kitchn blog shares many simple make-ahead lunches, including jarred salads, wraps, and (for the indulgent days) calzones.
Other Healthy Eating Tips
As a remote worker, you’ll face many challenges when it comes to getting into a healthy-eating groove. Today’s tips, including keeping healthy snacks handy, learning how to meal prep, and stepping away from your desk for your lunch time are small but impactful choices. Each can help you establish and maintain a healthy eating and activity routine so that you can maintain focus and concentration on the tasks at hand.
by: Iris Mullens, workhomelife.net
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Tangerines often get overlooked in favor of traditional oranges, but their flavor is so on point.
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Avocados are much more than their creamy texture and rich flavor. They contain an array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats and fiber that may improve your gut health, lower your risk of developing heart disease, promote weight management and enhance your brain function.
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Teens looking to keep busy in the afternoon? Know what is amazing to keep them occupied AND fed? Or are the kids hosting friends for a sleepover? Need a fun breakfast or brunch activity the next morning? An Avocado Toast Bar. It’s definitely a winner in my house.
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From beach picnics to watching the fireworks in the same place each year, 4th of July celebrations are often ingrained traditions for family and friends. While you may not be willing to completely shake up how or where you celebrate, I thought I’d share some of my favorite recipes (and tips) – no matter what type of celebration you’ll attend – for you to try. Not surprisingly, my Fourth of July tips and traditions include California-grown avocados.
By: California Avocado Commission
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]]>Reed avocados are green cannonballs. They are big and round and heavy. Although not as thick and hard as the skin of a variety like Nabal, Reed’s skin is shell-like such that it is ideally suited to scooping the flesh out with a spoon.
And a Reed half is a ready-made bowl for its own guacamole.
The flesh of Reed is among the creamiest and smoothest of any avocado I have eaten. The eating experience always reminds me of firm, avocado-flavored butter.
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