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My Avocado Obsession

It all started back in 2010, on my first trip to Costa Rica — the trip that changed my life...and my lunches. 

I basically ate a month’s worth of the freshest, best guacamole in just one week, and when I got home, the avocado obsession took hold. 

Suddenly, no meal was safe. Salads? Add avocado. Smoothies? Avocado. Chili? Avocado. Sandwiches? You guessed it! Avocado. Chocolate pudding? Oh yes, made with avocados!

And guess what? It’s 15 years later and I still eat at least two whole avocados every single week.

And despite all the “what about the fat and calories?!” questions — I haven’t gained an ounce. Coincidence? I think not.

Here’s the thing — avocados are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, the kind your body actually loves. 

They’re also loaded with fiber, potassium and antioxidants, which basically means they’re the overachievers of the produce aisle.

Delicious. Creamy. Packed with nutrients. It’s almost annoying how perfect they are.

And avocados aren’t just for eating. Some people mash them up and put them on toast, while others mash them up and put them on their face. I personally recommend the first option, but hey — whatever keeps you glowing.

So, if you’re still afraid of the fat in avocados, consider this your friendly reminder that healthy fats are your friends, not your foes — I’m telling you, your salads (and your life) will be better with avocados in them.

Don’t be afraid to have-acado!