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Avocado seed lowered cholesterol levels and may protect against arterial plaque formation, according to a laboratory animal study published in the March 2012 issue of the journal «Plant Foods in Human Nutrition.»

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Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound (26/30 count) fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined 1 teaspoon minced garlic, about 1 large 1-1/2 cups tomato juice 1/2 cup V - 8 ® juice (regular or low - sodium) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Generous dash of hot sauce 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons drained capers 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (remove seeds for mild heat) 1 cup seeded, chopped red tomatoes 1 cup seeded, chopped yellow tomatoes (or yellow bell pepper) Pinch sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 lime, cut crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch wheels for garnish

Extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small red chili 3 medium carrots 1 red bell pepper 1 head brocoli 2 medium zucchinis 3 - 4 fresh, large tomatoes Salt & Pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, paprika and coriander 1 can (400 ml) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (400 ml) crush tomatoes about 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable stock 1 cup uncooked quinoa + 1 1/2 cup water 2 avocados 2 limes Spring onion, chives, and a few radishes to garnish Seeded buckwheat crisps (recipe below) or tortillas for serving and dipping

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200 ml Almond Breeze ® Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 tablespoon Chia seeds — see info below 1 tablespoon Golden Linseeds — rich in Omega 3 a good dollop of 0 % Natural Greek Yogurt (for extra protein) 1 generous teaspoon of Coconut oil — see info below half a small Avocado — see info below Blueberries and Strawberries - antioxidant rich half teaspoon Cinnamon — lowers blood sugar levels Almond milk ice cubes Add all of the ingredients except the ice to a smoothie maker or blender and whizz up for a couple of minutes till smooth.

These gluten - free, low - carb, vegan brownies are made of healthy fats (avocado, nuts, coconut, and flax seed) and vegetables (avocado and zucchini).

ingredients TURKEY CHILI: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced Kosher salt 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pound ground turkey 1 (28 - ounce) can plum tomatoes 3 cups chicken stock (recipe below) or low - sodium store - bought chicken stock, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 and 1/2 cups cooked white beans, or 1 (12 - ounce) can, drained and rinsed 1 and 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans, or 1 (12 - ounce) can, drained and rinsed CHICKEN STOCK: 4 Spanish onions, halved 4 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, cut into large dice 5 garlic cloves 5 pounds chicken bones 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 6 fresh thyme sprigs 15 fresh parsley stems TO ASSEMBLE: 1 (12 - ounce) bag tortilla chips 1 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (grated, to serve) 1 cup sour cream (to serve) 1 recipe Fast Guacamole (to serve, recipe below) 1/2 cup scallions (root end removed, thinly sliced on the bias) pickled jalapenos (to serve, recipe below) FAST GUACAMOLE: 4 ripe avocados 1/4 cup lime juice (2 - 3 limes) 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne PICKLED JALAPEÑOS: 6 jalapenos (sliced into 1 / 4 - inch rounds) 2 cups white vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 8 - 10 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

When making smoothie bowls, we turn to a rainbow of ingredients — Greek yogurt, frozen and fresh fruit, California Avocados, nut butters, low - fat milk, 100 percent fruit juice and chia seeds.

150g bag kale, washed and dried, leaves stripped off stalks and chopped into strips 75g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried 3 — 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 50g pumpkin seeds, toasted in a dry pan until they pop 150g low fat cottage cheese 1/2 pomegranate, seeds removed 1 ripe avocado pear, halved, stoned, peeled and cut into slices Sumac to sprinkle Ground black pepper 1 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil Half a lemon

Off the top of my head other low carb options could be edamame, Primal strips, flax crackers, yuba, seed bars, TVP, kelp noodles, nori or spring green wraps, cocoa - avocado pudding and of course things like cauliflower «rice» or «mashed potato», rhubarb crumble (with topping made with almond meal), the new so delicious sugar free coconut ice creams...

1/4 cup (2 ounces) light cream cheese spread with chives 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 La Tortilla Factory Non-GMO Flour Tortillas, Soft Taco Size or Non-GMO Wraps, Traditional Flour 6 slices oven - roasted turkey 2 large green lettuce leaves 2 slices low fat Swiss cheese 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 4 slices avocado

Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta Ingredients 1 avocado Lime juice of one small lime 1 - 2 TBSP of cilantro leaves 1 jalapeño (optional — seeds removed for less heat) 2 TBSP of low fat cream cheese ⅛ tsp of garlic salt ⅛ tsp of ground pepper InstructAvocado Pesto Pasta Ingredients 1 avocado Lime juice of one small lime 1 - 2 TBSP of cilantro leaves 1 jalapeño (optional — seeds removed for less heat) 2 TBSP of low fat cream cheese ⅛ tsp of garlic salt ⅛ tsp of ground pepper Instructavocado Lime juice of one small lime 1 - 2 TBSP of cilantro leaves 1 jalapeño (optional — seeds removed for less heat) 2 TBSP of low fat cream cheese ⅛ tsp of garlic salt ⅛ tsp of ground pepper Instructions 1.

However, pair it with low - fat dinner with no added oils or other high - fat foods (tofu, nuts, seeds, avocados or olives) and your total numbers would be balanced.

Ingredients 4 cups low - sodium vegetable broth 2 (14.5 oz) cans low - sodium fire roasted diced tomatoes 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 poblano pepper, cut in half, seeds removed 1 red bell pepper, cut in half, seeds removed 1 jalapeno, cut in half and seeds removed 1 cup dry quinoa 1 Tbsp paprika 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 bay leaves pinch ground cinnamon 1 avocado, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 lime, cut into wedges (I forgot the lime!)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, diced 1 celery stalk, diced Sea salt Fresh ground pepper 8 red, yellow and / or orange bell peppers, diced 1 large sweet potato, diced 4 cups low - sodium vegetable broth 1 tablespoon finely chopped marjoram For serving: (optional) Avocado (sliced or diced) Freshly chopped cilantro Seeded crackers of your choice

Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely minced sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla) 3 tablespoons low - sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek (or hot sauce of your choice) 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (black or white) 12 ounces sushi - grade ahi tuna, sliced into 3/4 - inch cubes 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1 head butter or Boston lettuce For Serving: (optional) Toasted coconut flakes Chopped macadamia nuts

The research, published in The British Medical Journal, found that a reduced intake of saturated fats can lower one's risk of coronary heart disease, while swapping in unsaturated fats (from good - for - you sources like vegetable - based oils, nuts, seeds, avocados, and seafood) actually works to boost heart health.

Cut out (or reduce) the processed and packaged food in your diet, and load your body up on whole foods such as vegetables, greens, low sugar fruit, healthy fats (like avocado and coconut oil), lean protein, and raw nuts, butters, and seeds.

Skip the high - sugar - impact junk for nutrient - dense snacks like slow - roasted or dehydrated nuts and seeds, nitrate - free jerky, celery slices with almond butter, sliced avocado, kale chips, and guacamole, a protein shake, or a low - sugar - impact protein bar.

Eating good - quality fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, and full - fat organic dairy keeps you fuller for longer periods of time since it takes your body longer to digest than their low - fat equivalent.

The Fab 4 Formula is simple: protein (20g minimum, from protein powder, collagen powder, or Greek yogurt) + fiber (10g minimum, from chia seeds or flaxseeds) + 1 tablespoon of healthy fat (like nut butter, or avocado) + handful of greens (like spinach or arugula) + 1/4 cup fruit (optional, but optimally low - sugar berries) + superfoods (optional; this is where cacao or adaptogens would come in) + liquid (water is fine, but nut milks are also great).

That explains why we should eat a whole - foods diet that's lower in refined carbohydrates, low - glycemic, and high in fiber and quality fat — including avocados, coconut oil, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and eggs.

The foods to focus on for a ketogenic diet are meat, fatty fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, healthy oils, avocados, and low - carb vegetables (cucumber, celery, peppers, zucchini, leafy greens, etc.).

Condiments: mustard, vinegar, low - sugar ketchup and BBQ sauce, low - sugar and low - sodium pasta sauces, oils (avocado, extra virgin olive, coconut), natural nut and seed butters, salsa

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Try to get some sources of healthy fats with every meal to make sure you don't go too low... This could be avocados, any and all nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, etc), seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds), nut butters (almond butter, natural peanut butter, etc), virgin coconut oil (good source of medium chain triglycerides), extra virgin olive oil, grass fed beef (good source of conjugated linoleic acid and omega - 3s), whole eggs (yes, whole eggs... not egg whites), etc..

- Acceptable fats: coconut oil, grass - fed butter, olive oil, flax seed oil, avocado oil, macadamia nut oil, and any fat that is 100 % natural, that is not a vegetable oil, that is not batter - fried, and that is not an oil with a low smoke point (e.g. extra virgin olive oil) that has had it's pants cooked off.

This would mean that nuts and seeds, avocado, cocoa, sprirulina, sprouts, soy and other legumes with low carb counts (frozen broad beans are a good one) would supply protein and fat, coconut (frozen grated coconut or coconut oil) and olives or olive oil to boost fat and cook with, and of course lots of non-starchy veggies and low - sugar fruits (berries, tomatoes) are included.

High - protein foods include lean meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, low - fat dairy foods, soy products, seitan, nuts, seeds and legumes; healthy carbs are found in whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables and low - fat dairy foods; and examples of healthy fats are vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, hummus, olives, avocados and purified fish oils.

I lost weight by increasing my intake of nuts, seeds, avocado, cashew cream, nut butters, coconut oil (a superfood), and even dark chocolate that's 80 % cacao or more (low - glycemic).

Eliminate low quality oils — hydrogenated oils, palm kernel oil, corn oil, canola oil and replace with healthy oils from olive, coconut, avocado and flax seeds.

However, it seems that the inclusion of whole food polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat sources like nuts, seeds, and avocados may help lower LDL and inflammatory CRP's even further [possibly speeding up atherosclerotic regression], as mentioned in this video by Dr. Joel Fuhrman:

It is very low in calories, but high in fiber and micronutrients with most food coming from unrefined whole plant foods (fruits, green vegetables, non-starchy vegetables, beans, nuts / seeds / avocado).

The goal should be 60 - 80 % of calories coming from good fat sources such as coconut products, avocado, olive oil, pasture - raised butter, pastured egg yolk and low carbohydrate nuts and seeds.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely minced sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla) 3 tablespoons low - sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek (or hot sauce of your choice) 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (black or white) 12 ounces sushi - grade ahi tuna, sliced into 3/4 - inch cubes 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1 head butter or Boston lettuce For Serving: (optional) Toasted coconut flakes Chopped macadamia nuts

Along with more leafy and cruciferous veggies, low - sugar fruits like berries and avocados, and other colorful plant foods, incorporate plenty of omega - 3 rich foods like wild fish, grass - fed beef, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and omega - 3 enriched pasture - raised eggs.

Now that I'm back home, I'm back on a lower carb plan again eating almost solely meats, lots of veggies, eggs, nuts, seeds, avocados, etc..

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Eating moderate amounts of nuts, seeds, avocado, low salt olives, coconut etc is fine.

We eat low fat with some overts as they are good sources of omega 3 and 6, so nuts, seeds and avocados for example.

Energy and performance are more influenced when fat intake is too low, some vegans leave out oils, nuts, seeds, avocados, etc. and these individuals are at risk for major nutrient deficiencies and poor focus.

This would be accomplished as you wrote by eating a vegan diet very high in vegetables, high in nuts, avocados, flax, hemp, and other seeds, and possibly olives and olive oil (but those wouldn't be necessary), and with low to moderate consumption of beans, lentils, grains, tubers, and fruits.

1 large carrot, spiralized with Blade D, noodles coarsely chopped (or 1 heaping cup shredded carrots) 2 scallions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, spiralized with Blade A, noodles chopped into 2 - inch pieces OR thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, spiralized with Blade A, noodles chopped into 2 - inch pieces OR thinly sliced 2 cups spiralized or thinly sliced red cabbage 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup cooked red quinoa, preferably chilled 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish (optional) For the dressing: 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons low - sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, chopped

Most of your plate should ideally be plant - based foods including non-starchy vegetables, low - sugar fruits like berries and avocado, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

More calories should come from fats (avocados, eggs, nuts, seeds, coconut, butter) and less from carbohydrates (fruits, potatoes, honey) if your exercise levels are low.

I think low (or no) animal consumption is the best way to go, but we should get nearly all our fat from whole food plant sources (like nuts, seeds, avocados, etc).

Most Plaeo advocates define their diet as high in low starch veggies, small amount of low fat protein, small «healthy» fats (avocado, olive oil, monounsaturated fats) some seeds & nuts, no processed foods, no added sugars, legumes or processed wheat, and a small amount of fruit.

For vegan, maybe try: starch replacement - konjac - tofu noodles (shirataki) / fruits - none / grains - none / veggies - get to know the non-starchy ones / legumes - none / fat - low omega - 6 oils such as coconut, MCT, palm, avocado / protein - tamari, nuts and seeds.

Some items I like to keep stocked at home (I choose organic and local whenever possible): unsweetened, full - fat coconut products (oil, butter, milk, cream); MCT oil; cold - pressed olive oil; grass - fed beef and jerky; pastured poultry and eggs; wild - caught seafood; seaweed like nori (great for «burritos»); grass - fed, full - fat, cultured dairy like butter oil, ghee, and heavy whipping cream; raw milk and cheese; fermented cod liver oil; raw nuts and seeds (especially macadamia nuts) and nut butters; olives; fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi; non-starchy vegetables and leafy greens; avocados; low - glycemic berries; lemons and limes; whey protein powder; stevia; apple cider vinegar; sea salt; garlic; onions; mustard; fresh and dried herbs spices (especially turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger root); salsa; grass - fed beef and pastured chicken stock and vegetable stock.

Ingredients: Chicken breast halves, avocados, corn tortillas, red cabbage, red onion, pomegranate seeds, lime, low - fat Queso fresco