Nutrición You Crave • Cultura You Love
Your trusted source for the healthiest reasons to indulge in avocados, a staple in Hispanic cuisine. We embrace the diversity of Latin flavors and traditions while promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Explore the versatility of avocados in modern Latin cuisine and experiment with authentic recipes developed primarily by registered dietitians and tested for sabor and nutritional value. Uncover tips and tricks that will transform the way you eat avocados.
Avocado Nutrition 101
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Uncover the health benefits of avocados and prioritize salud and nutrition as an integral part of your traditions and heritage to share with future generations. Explore topics on heart health, type 2 diabetes, weight management, and overall well-being.
Nutrición You Crave
Celebrate your cultura through the love for Latin foods. Reconnect with your roots and immerse yourself in a world where food is a living story of joy and community. Discover how avocados play an essential role in your favorite festivities and traditions.
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Your trusted source for the healthiest reasons to indulge in avocados, a staple in Hispanic cuisine. Everything we share is backed by science. 🥑
Sweet + savory guac? Say less.
Add seasonal fruit like fresh peaches to your guacamole and take the flavor to the next level. Creamy, sweet, savory and seriously worth a try.
And since one National Guacamole Day could never be enough, we’re celebrating ALL. MONTH. LONG.
Consider this your sign to get creative with your guac.
Would you try peach in your guacamole? 👇
If your weight goals had a favorite food, it’d be aguacates. 😉
As a good source of fiber, nutrient-dense, and with 6 grams of healthy fats, avocados help create a meal that keeps you feeling satisfied and energized. Because inside-out wins always start with smart, feel-good choices.
What research says about avocados and weight management:
Findings from a randomized controlled trial involving 72 Hispanic families show that increased avocado consumption was associated with higher reported levels of physical activity over six months. These findings align with several other research studies suggesting that avocados are a valuable part of a healthy lifestyle. The study received funding from the Avocado Nutrition Center, and more research is needed to understand how the results apply to other populations.
Link in bio for recipe details.
Plot twist your OB might love: a study following moms through pregnancy found that those who ate avocados had 43.6% lower odds of their babies reporting a food allergy at 12 months, compared to moms who didn’t eat any. Nothing is a guarantee (talk to your doctor about what’s right for you!), but that’s a pretty compelling reason to add extra guac to the rotation.
Study: Kuopio Birth Cohort (KuBiCo), published in Pediatric Research. Link in bio.
Regreso a clases! And your mornings just got a whole lot tastier!
Turn an ordinary smoothie into a fun, colorful meal with this Strawberry Banana Avocado Smoothie Bowl. Made with fresh avocado, fruit, kale, and chia seeds, it’s a simple way to add naturally good fats, fiber, and nutrients to help fuel your little one’s morning.
Top it with granola, coconut flakes, and fresh strawberries for extra crunch and flavor.
Save this recipe for your back-to-school breakfast rotation!
Get the full recipe at the link in our bio.
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