Avocados are one of my hormone & health super-foods.
They are jam-packed with nutrients like:
- Fiber
- Potassium (even more than a banana!)
- Vitamin E
- Energy-boosting B Vitamins
- Folic acid – essential during the reproductive years
They are also a great source of good fats which is what your body needs to build healthy hormones and overall health. The only thing to remember is that one portion = 1/4 to 1/2 of an avocado.
Here is one of my most favorite avocado recipes – this is a hormone, health, immune, heart, brain & skin booster all in one!
Avocado Stuffed Sweet Potato
Serves1
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 c avocado, cubed
- 2 TBS red onion, diced
- 2 TBS lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 TBS fresh cilantro – chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400*.
- Bake sweet potato for 45 minutes to one hour, or until cooked through and soft.
- Meanwhile, combine diced peppers, avocado, and onion in a small bowl.
- Dress with lime juice, cumin, and garlic. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut sweet potato in half and remove the insides with a spoon.
- Mix the avocado filling with the sweet potato filling.
- Stuff back into sweet potato skin and garnish with cilantro.
To make this a main dish, you could add a source of protein like black beans or grilled chicken. Feel free to let your imagination run wild!
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