Avocados From Mexico, a healthy alternative to spring into spring!

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Avocados From Mexico is kicking off spring with a bang by launching a major detox initiative among Canadians, as well as their new bilingual digital platforms. Since Canadian winters are known to be harsh, Avocados From Mexico leveraged humor and energy to reinvigorate foodies and active people nationwide until the warm weather finally comes.

Canadians can now let Avoman guide them through new website www.avocadosfrommexico.ca, as well as on Avocados From Mexico’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, which feature useful and interesting information on adopting a healthier diet. Moreover, the Recipe Centre includes many healthy meal ideas featuring avocados for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks and smoothies.

 

Canadians can get back in shape and shake off those winter blues by whipping up delicious dishes using Avocados From Mexico! From coast to coast, Canadians will start the day on the right foot with an Avocado Breakfast Shake, or include Avocados From Mexico in a brunch with delicious sandwich and wrap ideas such as the Crab, Avocado & Watercress Sandwich, or with a tasty soup or gourmet salad, such as the Tropical Avocado Salad. There is always a healthy option with Avocados From Mexico.

 

Love an avocado today

A key part of any healthy diet, the avocado is the go-to fruit thanks to its versatility and nutrition facts. It contains less than 1 gram of sugar, 0 gram of cholesterol and 0 milligram of sodium per portion. Moreover, more than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is considered “good” fat.

 

Still not convinced that avocados should be a part of a daily diet?

Avocados contain nearly 20 essential vitamins and minerals, help the body absorb nutrients, and lower cholesterol. Eating an avocado a day as part of a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering, moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese individuals, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

 

A nutritious alternative

Not only can avocados be baked, fried, grilled or eaten raw, Avocados From Mexico add a thick, creamy touch, moisture, nutrients, and good fats in baked goods. Few people know avocados can be used as a healthy fat or oil alternative to reduce the amount of saturated fat in a diet:

 

 

Canadians should not delay, and #loveanavocadotoday. Remember that Avocados From Mexico are the only avocados available fresh all year long. #alwaysinseason.

 

Need help? #Avos101

A commonly asked question is, “How do I choose a good avocado?” Here’s a short video to explain:

 

Avocados From Mexico

80% of avocados consumed in Canada come from Mexico. Mexico is the world’s top avocado producer (over 1,200 growers in the Michoacan region), far outranking the United States and Chile. Currently, Canada is the second biggest importer of Mexican avocados, ranking under the United States and just above Japan.

To obtain recipe ideas, information on nutrition, tips and advice, visit www.avocatsdumexique.ca

 

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