As a runner, you are smart to eat avocado’s on a daily basis because studies have proven that avocado’s are responsible for a healthy release of hormones that not only cut your risk of cancer, but avocado’s contain healthy fats and other revitalizing compounds that strengthen the bones and reduce the risk of heart disease.
For instance, avocado’s are high in caroteniods, a nutrient that has major cancer reducing effects. According to Asian researchers, the caroteniods in avocados help deactivate the enzymes that stimulate cancer cell growth. Another bonus of avocados is that their healthy fats can help you shed the weight. According to JJ Virgin, author of Sugar Impact Diet, avocados not only contain more anti-oxidants than most fruit, they contain far less sugar and their healthy fats can increase fat burning by 350%. Avocado’s were also found to reduce sugar cravings by 40% because they stabilize blood sugar.
And last, but not least, eating avocado’s can make your muscles feel good by reducing muscle cramps. Turns out that the specific anti-oxidants in avocados increases serotonin, which not only boosts mood, but soothes sore muscles. This is why I love filling up on avocado’s and you should too. So, I’ve compiled a list of recipes with healthy food with avocado. Enjoy!
Healthy Food with Avocado
Healthy tuna-stuffed avocado via The Stay At Home Chef
Chickpea, avocado, feta salad via Homegrown and Healthy
Cucumber, avocado, tomato salad via Natasha’s Kitchen
Avocado caprese skillet chicken via Cooking Classy
Pineapple avocado smoothie via Natasha’s Kitchen
Healthy avocado pesto (no oil added) via Ambitious Kitchen
Avocado hummus via Cooking Classy
Healthy avocado brownies via The Healthy Maven
Healthy chocolate avocado brownies (no flour, no sugar) via Sprouted Fig
Cucumber avocado toast via Give Recipe
Deviled avocado eggs via To Simply Inspire
Chicken avocado burgers via Laughing Spatula
Apple, cranberry, spinach salad topped with pecans via Julia’s Album
Tomato, cucumber, avocado salad via Peas and Crayons
Burst tomato and zucchini spaghetti with avocado sauce via Pinch of Yum
Avocado egg salad via The Pioneer Woman
Creamy avocado Greek yogurt chicken salad via Healthy Liv
Avocado chocolate moose via As Easy As Apple Pie
Avocado tuna salad (no mayo) via Happy Healthy Mamma
Avocado pasta salad via Spend with Pennies
Quinoa avocado spinach salad via The Idea Room
Sweet potato bites with avocado and bacon via Well Plated
Avocado chicken salad wrapped in lettuce via Whole and Heavenly Oven
Avocado hummus via Vegan Family Recipes
Crispy sweet potato fries with avocado-coriander dip via Lazy Cat Kitchen
Hydrating salad via Pop Sugar
Baked avocado with egg via Seasonal cravings
Shrimp with avocado salad with miso dressing via Coffee and Crayons
Vegan avocado banana pudding via Apollo and Luna
Corn, avocado and tomato salad via The Girl Who Ate Everything
Avocado Greek yogurt ranch dip via Cooking Classy
Avocado salsa via Cooking Classy
Avocado chicken soup with lime and cilantro via MeaLime
Avocado dip via Lovely Little Kitchen
Baked avocado fries with garlic dip via Yummy Healthy Easy
Avocado red berry smoothie via Simple as That
Avocado ice cream (paleo, dairy-free, no sugar) via Health Extremist
Grilled salmon with avocado salsa via The Cookie Rookie
Avocado salsa via Closet Cooking
Avocado egg salad (no mayo) via The Roasted Root
Chicken avocado burritos via Live Dan 330
Pesto, mozzarella, baby spinach, avocado grilled cheese sandwich via PostiveMed
Crispy potato with garlic lemon avocado aioli via I Love Vegan
Grilled salmon with avocado salsa via The Cookie Rookie
5 minute cilantro avocado dressing via Pinch of Yum
Avocado lime Popsicle via Healthier Steps
Avocado chicken soup with lime and cilantro via Mealime
Vegan chocolate avocado cookies via Morsels and Moonshine
Fudgy chocolate avocado muffins via Yummy Healthy Easy
Blackened shrimp, asparagus, and avocado salad with lemon pepper yogurt dressing via Cafe Delites
Dark chocolate avocado truffles via Spoon University
Grilled salmon with avocado salsa via Cooking Classy
Skinny chicken avocado Caesar salad via Cafe Delites
Avocado brownies via Fake Ginger
Be sure to frequently check back here because I am always adding more delicious recipes with avocados!
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