The Mindful Kitchen: Enjoy Avocado Mindfully

With a fork, mash an avocado until you get it to a fairly smooth consistency. Take a taste on its own, then throw in a pinch of salt and notice how it affects the flavor. Next, add a squeeze of lemon juice and take another taste. What does the acidity add or alter? Does it affect how the avocado feels on your tongue? Savor this marriage of buttery and tangy on its own or follow the popular trend and spread it on a piece of toast. Nutrition Info: Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat, which research shows can contribute to cardiovascular health. These fatty fruits are also a good source of:

Vitamins E, C, K, and several B-complex vitaminsPotassium, folate, and copperDietary fiber

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