ISSUE # 13/09 (July 2009)

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Dear Friend,

Recently a special friend from Down Under gave me two bags of fresh avocados that he picked from his garden.  Living in a tropical country, avocados are a rarity for me and they piqued my interest to learn more about this luscious fruit.

Avocados aren't just for guacamole, though I made dips and bread spread out of it.  I included them in my sandwiches, salad, in some dishes, and best of all, turned them into smoothie.  They were delicious and I find them really an easy fruit to eat and very versatile.

As I study the fruit I understood how my friend at his (middle) age has very good health reports.  Here are only some of the health benefits of avocados:

Blood pressure: The high potassium and folate content in avocado helps to regulate blood pressure, protecting your body against circulatory diseases, heart problems and stroke.

Cholesterol: An avocado contains oleic and linoleic acids that are effective in lowering the LDL cholesterol and increasing the healthy HDL cholesterol.

Eyesight: The potent anti-oxidant content in avocado helps neutralize free radicals that are important for improving eyesight and prevent eye problems like astigmatism, cataracts and glaucoma.

Increases absorption of phytonutrients: Studies have proven that when even a small amount of avocado is consumed together with other fruits and vegetables, the absorption of phytonutrients are a few times higher than when consumed on its own. This alone makes it worthwhile to be eating avocados regularly.

Muscle and nerve: The high potassium content helps balance our body's electrolytes, aids muscle activity, nerve function and energy metabolism.

Psoriasis: The avocado oil is beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis. Apply regularly on affected parts to remove the scales.

Read about the many more exciting health benefits at the avocados page.

Link: http://www.juicing-for-health.com/avocado.html

RECIPE: AVOCADO SLUSHIE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of yogurt (or vanilla ice-cream)

• 1/2 cup of milk of choice (e.g. goat's milk, almond milk, etc.)
  or 1/2 cup of any fruit juice

• 1 medium sized ripe avocado, cubed

• 1 small ripe banana, sliced thickly

• A pinch of cardamom powder

• A squeeze of lemon juice

• 1 tbsp raw honey or molasses (omit if using ice-cream and/or fruit juice)

(The above are just a suggestion.  You may use whatever ingredients you have available.  Some other ingredients are tofu, jam, peanut butter, nuts, spirulina powder, etc.)

Put all the above into a blender and blend till you have the desired consistency.  Enjoy!

Link: http://www.juicing-for-health.com/healthy-smoothies.html

JUICY QUOTE

} Health and cheerfulness naturally begets each other. ~ 
    ~ Joseph Addison ~

Happy Juicing !!

Sara Ding
www.juicing-for-health.com
 

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