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AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
You will love this pesto pasta made healthier with versatile,
creamy and nutritious avocados. Add in some fresh basil and
other herbs of your liking if you want to.
NUTRITION TIDBITS: Also called butter fruit or alligator
pear, avocados are one of the most nutritious foods on
the planet. It is packed with monounsaturated fat and has
almost 20 vitamins and minerals. By adding it to your diet,
you can get vitamins C, E, K and B6 along with potassium,
magnesium, pantothenic acid, niacin and riboflavin. And
that’s not all! Avocados can also supply your body with
omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene and lutein. This fruit is
also loaded with beneficial fat, which can aid in weight loss,
because it can keep you satiated and full for a longer time.
The fat in avocados can slow down carbohydrate breakdown, maintaining a stable blood
sugar level. Eating avocados can enhance fat-soluble vitamin and mineral absorption, support
skin health and boost the immune system.
Get the video instructions for this recipe here.
VEGAN MASHED POTATOES
Reinvent your favourite comfort food! Take it to the next level and
add it to your plant-based diet. These mashed potatoes are simple
and easy to make. It can be eaten as a side dish, a snack or whichever
way you want. You can also be creative with what ingredients to add
to it.
Are potatoes healthy? Yes, potatoes are naturally cholesterol and
fat-free. What’s even better – it’s low in sodium.
You will also love to give them as a treat to your kids as potatoes are
rich in vitamin C - a boost for improving immunity.
And if consumed with skin, you can get potassium too. Being low in
sodium and a good source of potassium, potatoes may help reduce
risk of stroke and high blood pressure.
So what are you waiting for? Try these vegan-mashed
potatoes. Get the recipe in this video.
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