Rich in "good" and super nutritious fats, it can be an excellent alternative to classic cooking butter. Here because
THE'avocado it is the superfood of the moment and it can also be seen from the social media, where it is a boom of recipes based on this fruit. But the last novelty is theavocado butter, avocado butter. The reasons for its success? In addition to making the dishes more scenic because of its green color, it is an excellent one vegetable substitute of the classic butter both in sweet and savory recipes. Plus it is easy to prepare and is rich in nutrients. Let's see together with the doctor Valentina Schirò, nutritionist biologist specializing in food science how to prepare it and why to use it in the kitchen.
How to eat the avocado: the complete guide
How to do it: the recipe is quick and easy
Wash and peel an avocado. Cut it in half and deprive it of the core. After doing it in small pieces, to get one soft cream crush the fruit pulp with the help of a fork and add a tablespoon of organic lemon juice, half a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, half a garlic and a spoonful of parsley smoothies. How to use it in the kitchen? Keep it in the fridge and add it instead of the classic butter: thanks to its particular taste will give a special flavor to your recipes.
What avocado butter contains
Avocado butter is super nutritious. "It is a source of a great variety of B vitamins, useful for energy metabolism and consequently to obtain energy. In addition, it brings many minerals, in particular calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, precious for the proper functioning of the organism explains the expert. «Assures then many fat" benefits ", including the precious ones omega 3 and omega 6, which have a real antioxidant action: they are able to counteract oxidative stress and fight premature aging. In addition, they promote good cholesterol (HDL) and fight the "bad" one (LDL), protecting the health of the heart and arteries, "explains nutritionist Valentina Schirò.
How to use it at the table
"Avocado butter is very energetic. In 100 grams it can even contain more than 600 calories. The ideal is to consume one couple of teaspoons instead of the classic butter, better if at breakfast on one slice of wholemeal bread to have more energy or add it as a condiment as an alternative to the first and second course oil or to salads suggests the expert.
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