Avocado and shrimp salad

Avocado and shrimp salad

 

  • This is a simple, fast and healthy avocado recipe for you. But before we get into the details, let’s talk “Avocados”.
  • They are an excellent source of healthy fats.
  • Check the nutrition fact for (1) medium size avocado. Courtesy of: http://www.nutritiondata.com
  • According to the California Avocado Commission, a medium Hass avocado contains about 22.5 grams of fat. 2/3 is monounsaturated.
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  • They are low in fructose and provide 20 essential health-boosting nutrients.
    Here are the most important ones:
  • Fiber
  • Potassium (more than twice the amount found in a banana)
  • Vitamin E
  • B-vitamins  and Folic acid
  • Note: Their skin is thick so pesticides and chemicals cannot get in them. You can buy them conventionally-grown.
  • Avocado and shrimp salad recipe:
  • 2 avocados pitted
  • Mix:
  • 1 heart of Romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley,  chopped
  • 1/2 pound cooked baby shrimps
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tsp raw and organic olive oil
  • 1 pinch pink Himalayan salt
  • 2 tbsp organic lemon juice
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