With high healthy fat content, avocados are an amazing food. They contain primarily oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid that’s found in olive oil, macadamia nut oils, and other nuts. This is a monounsaturated fat that is known to lower cholesterol.

Avocados are also very high in fiber. One whole avocado contains between and 17 grams of fiber. So maybe we should say an avocado a day keeps the doctor away!

Avocado Shake

1/2 pear
1/4 avocado
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/2 lemon
Handful of cilantro
1 x cup kale, stems removed, chopped
1/2 inch fresh ginger, skin removed
1/2 cup coconut water

Lunch: Lettuce, Avocado, and Apple Salad

2 x tablespoons olive oil
2 x teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 x pound lettuce, any variety, chopped
1 x avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced thin
1 x apple, seeds removed, sliced thin
1 x pinch each of sea salt and ground pepper

Combine oil, lemon juice, and mustard in a jar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, close tightly, and shake vigorously to combine. Place lettuce in a large bowl and toss lettuce with the dressings. Top with avocado and apple slices. Serves 2-4.

Dinner: Chicken and Avocado Salad

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, stems removed, chopped
2 x tablespoons olive oil
1 x tablespoon roasted red pepper, chopped
1 x tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 x boneless chicken breasts, chopped
1 x avocado, pitted, peeled, chopped into small cubes
Sea salt and ground pepper

Combine all ingredients except avocado in medium bowl and mix well. Gently fold in avocado and serve. Serves 2-4.