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<\/a><\/p>\nAvos are Back in Season<\/h3>\nAvo for Breakfast?<\/h4>\n
Many of us know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day: it replenishes your blood sugar after the night\u2019s fast, helping to wake up a sleepy brain, send energy to the muscles and sets you up for better eating throughout the day. Of course, time isn\u2019t always a friend in the morning, and cooking up a complete meal may not be possible \u2013 so it\u2019s a good thing that avos are back in season, easy to eat and packed with nutrients.<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWhile it may seem easier to shrug off the morning meal, the reality is that skipping breakfast sets you up for a slow day, you won\u2019t have the energy to perform as the day wears on \u2013 plus, you\u2019ll be more likely to binge on pick-me-ups later in the day. \u00a0Breakfast is especially important for children, who require extra energy to sustain their rapid growth. Unfortunately, many children resist the idea of eating before they head to school and end up feeling grumpy and unable to focus during the day.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why avos are the ideal breakfast food for all members of the family. They require very little preparation, and did you know that avos contain no cholesterol, are virtually free from sodium, they\u2019re high in monounsaturated fat\u00a0and a good source of potassium? This unique combination makes them a powerful ally to assist in the fight against high blood pressure, a common health concern in South Africa.<\/p>\n
The Multi-skilled Avo<\/h4>\n
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Avos can be used to make a wide range of scrumptious dishes. While smashed avo on toast, with the zing of lemon, chilli and fresh coriander, has become a favourite worldwide, avos combined with berries, banana and granola make a delicious smoothie bowl.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, go the savoury route and make a courgette cupcake with avo cream cheese icing<\/a> if you’re feeling fancy, or delicious no-fuss chicken and avo burgers<\/a>. Even cook with avo oils such as Westfalia’s<\/a> delicious range.<\/p>\n While their delicious flavour and creamy texture ensures that avos blend well with many other ingredients, they\u2019re also great on their own \u2013 simply add a dash of lemon juice and pepper \u2013 and you have a meal. This, combined with their high nutritional value, makes them a fantastic accompaniment to a healthy meal translating into great value for money.<\/p>\n Excellent news for South African consumers is that 2018 promises a good yield of avos, says Derek Donkin of the South African Avo Growers Association.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be able to supply one of the world\u2019s most popular fruits \u2013 nurtured locally – to South Africans. We can\u2019t wait to see the country finding creative ways to add an avo to breakfast \u2013 and enjoying a significant health boost as a result.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n