Food trends change constantly, but thanks to its health benefits, avocado remains one of the most in-demand foods. Creamy, nutty, photogenic — avocado has nothing but advantages. Here’s why we love it and a few fresh culinary ideas.
Avocado’s biggest strength is its nutritional profile:
- Vitamin K supports normal blood clotting and bone health.
- Vitamin C promotes cell growth and repair — from skin cells to nerve endings. It’s an antioxidant that protects against free radicals, linked to heart disease and cancer.
- Vitamin B6 supports immune function, stabilizes the nervous system, and stimulates red blood cell production.
- Vitamin E also aids red blood cell formation and is key for healthy hair and skin.
- Magnesium supports muscles, nerves, immunity, bone strength, and regulates blood sugar. It can help prevent migraines.
- Potassium maintains fluid balance, aids nerve and muscle function, supports protein synthesis and heart health.
- Fiber keeps the gut healthy, lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar, and helps control appetite.
Avocado Ideas
Tomato + Basil
Slice 1 large tomato, 100 g mozzarella, add basil leaves, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and serve on avocado.
Spicy Mango + Peanuts
Mix sliced mango, 1 tbsp cilantro leaves, and a pinch of chili. Spoon onto avocado and sprinkle with toasted peanuts.
Grapefruit + Daikon
Mix zest with two peeled grapefruit segments, half a small thinly sliced daikon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt mixed with sugar. Spoon over half an avocado.
Quinoa + Herbs
Combine cooked quinoa, grated Parmesan, and chopped tarragon. Spoon onto avocado halves.
Soy Sauce + Rice
Mix 1 tbsp soy sauce with 1/2 tsp vinegar, use to season 1 cup cooked brown rice. Spoon onto avocado and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Avocado Ideas
Tomato + Basil
Slice 1 large tomato, 100 g mozzarella, add basil leaves, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and serve on avocado.
Spicy Mango + Peanuts
Mix sliced mango, 1 tbsp cilantro leaves, and a pinch of chili. Spoon onto avocado and sprinkle with toasted peanuts.
Grapefruit + Daikon
Mix zest with two peeled grapefruit segments, half a small thinly sliced daikon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt mixed with sugar. Spoon over half an avocado.
Quinoa + Herbs
Combine cooked quinoa, grated Parmesan, and chopped tarragon. Spoon onto avocado halves.
Soy Sauce + Rice
Mix 1 tbsp soy sauce with 1/2 tsp vinegar, use to season 1 cup cooked brown rice. Spoon onto avocado and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
