I love that the avocado tastes sinfully delicious, yet it’s the “healthiest” of fats.

1. I love that it makes my skin beautiful. The antioxidants in avocados help to get rid of toxins that promote premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. A lot of the toxins on your facial skin are actually from makeup residue. Applying 1 mashed avocado as a facial mask and leave it on your face for about 20 minutes. It will help to remove these toxins and soften the skin. I promise, in the end, you will not look like the Wicked Witch of the West!
2. I love to use avocado as a spread on Ezekiel bread toast or cassava bread (gluten and grain free). Add a sprinkle of pink Himalayan sea salt (optional addition: red pepper flakes) and you’re golden.
3. I love that avocados make my hair shiny.  Mash one and mix together with 1 egg and your favorite essential oil for a great hair conditioner. The healthy oils in the avocado help to moisturize and soften dry and brittle hair. Vitamin E helps to restore a natural shine to your hair. To obtain these benefits, massage the avocado and egg mixture into your hair and scalp. Leave it in for about 20 minutes. Then wash and condition with your favorite shampoo and conditioner.
4. I love avocados in my salads.  Any kind of salad.
5. I love that avocados “complete me.”  Avocados provide all 18 of the 22 amino acids used by people and include all eight essential amino acids – those necessary for the body to form a complete protein. Unlike the protein in steak, which can be difficult to digest for some people, avocado protein is readily absorbed by the body, because avocados also contain fiber. If you are trying to cut down on animal protein in your diet, avocados can be a great nutritional ally. It shouldn’t be included merely as an occasional treat but as a regular part of your diet. The highest protein content of any fruit (yes, it’s a fruit).
6. I love to add a small amount of avocado in my smoothies to add some creamy richness.
7. I love to add avocado to my breakfast omelet.
8. I love that you help me with my ABCs.  While avocados have a high caloric count (one avocado is 320 calories), the various nutrients and “healthy” fats make it a must-eat. They are an alphabet of vitamins. One avocado provides your body with vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, along with an enormous amount of potassium and healthy fat. Perhaps the biggest health benefit of the avocado is it can improve your absorption of the nutrients in those foods. This means that when you combine other fat burning foods with avocado, you improve your nutrient absorption up to 400%!

Oh, yes, I truly do love avocados!