Tribe.net. Local Connections Nancy http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#0fb4b76e-ccad-483b-81fa-1847b338a26b 2007-07-31T23:15:05Z 2007-07-31T23:15:05Z

mmm... my fave is a simple guacamole (mushed up avocados, chopped onion, cilantro, tomatoes and super hot jalapeños) over tacos de tripas... I think i'm going to get me some tripas right now.....

Nancy 2007-07-31T23:15:05Z Rev.Seven http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#057281dd-a5ae-4390-9e31-3359698b31d3 2007-07-31T14:42:34Z 2007-07-31T14:42:34Z

Kosher flake salt , special extra bold pepper from penzeys. Just like that or spread on a good bread.

Rev.Seven 2007-07-31T14:42:34Z Blue http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#a8031beb-8622-462c-8981-26fe63b3d3d9 2007-07-31T07:06:25Z 2007-07-31T07:06:25Z

My favorite way is just to slice and eat. My second favorite way is to mash them with onion and mayo and slather it on whole grain toast.

Blue 2007-07-31T07:06:25Z Knucklehead http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#9f601e40-e6ba-4a8c-b743-b0a45fbfa0f8 2007-07-26T16:30:43Z 2007-07-26T16:30:43Z

Mmmm avocados! I love them plain with french dressing, and on toast. Perfect food.

Knucklehead 2007-07-26T16:30:43Z Å₤ ℧å http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#d7ad697e-5203-453b-a1bf-b02d64a5286e 2007-07-26T02:44:53Z 2007-07-26T02:44:53Z

doesn't surprise me at all. avocados are one of those things that tastes good with everything and with nothing. mmmmmmm

Å₤ ℧å 2007-07-26T02:44:53Z Melody http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#e0d49250-ffd9-4cf6-83df-bbabb11d0f8e 2007-07-25T04:53:00Z 2007-07-25T04:53:00Z

Avocado margaritas are to die for too. Just make it the regular way but add some really ripe avocados, makes it creamy and super delicious!

Melody 2007-07-25T04:53:00Z Satya http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#d167e214-6e65-4030-88e6-90b8b1280911 2007-07-23T21:50:31Z 2007-07-23T21:50:31Z

Mmm, olive oil with fresh garlic, salt and pepper is also good in the center (if you let the olive oil and garlic sit a day or two, it's even better!) I'm hungry.

Satya 2007-07-23T21:50:31Z Cubnic http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#42d223c1-e863-4428-9f4b-525caf6d38b6 2007-07-23T18:17:06Z 2007-07-23T18:17:06Z

This might sound a little odd. But avocado with sardines, cilantro cayenne and lemon juice is delicious.

Cubnic 2007-07-23T18:17:06Z Story Time http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#6e6d6be4-e91b-40f6-b381-104a422407db 2007-07-21T08:17:03Z 2007-07-21T08:17:03Z

Guys, I gave up having smoothies for breakfast a while ago cause I would feel hungry not so long after, so I went back to a whole grain bread and green tea BUT I am so glad I had one avocado left from the ones I usually make as some sort of guac (my little girl eat a guacamole or purreed avocado every single week), so anyway, I had one avocado left, two oranges, a peach so I decided to make a smoothie out of them, added some coconut milk, a bit of applesauce and a dash of raw agave nectar and OH MY!!! Not only was it sooo yummmyyyy but I just couldn't believe it, 3 hours later I was not hungry yet which is a first after breakfast!!! This is a winner you guys, I'd say the avocado and the coconut milk have lots to do with that, I was satisfied for a long time!!! Yay! S.

Story Time 2007-07-21T08:17:03Z Lillian http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#6e0c065a-f94b-4a5a-9a7a-48cfc4ad1f49 2007-02-02T20:08:18Z 2007-02-02T20:08:18Z

Mmmm, my mom taught e about hte rt of mooshing avacado on toast, she called it green peanut butter, and adds a little salt and some garlic powder....DELICious!

Lillian 2007-02-02T20:08:18Z Soooz: biker/priestess http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#2342326f-7218-4e34-8c46-b51708f3dc61 2007-02-02T16:45:34Z 2007-02-02T16:45:34Z

Avocado and citrus (orange or grapefruit) is a very healthy combination of foods, and incredibly delish. . .

Soooz: biker/priestess 2007-02-02T16:45:34Z Sage http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#32cabc28-b9b2-48d3-bf62-83531cb4eb94 2007-02-01T20:49:14Z 2007-02-01T20:49:14Z

Actually, this is avocado season and my two trees are loaded. Avocados and citrus have the same season. The drawing of those SlimCados looks similar to the ones that I grow which have a very thin skin, brite green flesh inside, and grow up to about six inches. Thanks for leaving the link.

Sage 2007-02-01T20:49:14Z isabeau http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#c9d82bbd-3198-4dbf-8f3b-bc8fcbf1a448 2007-02-01T18:04:56Z 2007-02-01T18:04:56Z

mushy avocados = guacamole!!!! yay!!!!

isabeau 2007-02-01T18:04:56Z Mary http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#c53e9787-93f8-457f-ae12-28fb0485fdbe 2007-02-01T14:38:29Z 2007-02-01T14:38:29Z

They're out of season, but look for SlimCado avocados in July through January. They're a different type of avocado (West Indies) that grows in hot and humid Southern Florida. They have half the fat of the leading California avocado and 35% fewer calories. They're high in vitamin A and potassium and have no chlorestoral. Use this link for additional information: http://www.brookstropicals.com/pages/consumers.html Full disclosure here, I work for the company that grows, packs and ships SlimCados. They're also quite large, they can get up to 34 ounces.

Mary 2007-02-01T14:38:29Z Gem E http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#e75d3ade-62ee-4b03-8cc1-c930dc69c84a 2005-04-08T13:28:50Z 2005-04-08T13:28:50Z

Mixing them with garlic makes a good basic guacamole dip.. Other ingredients e.g. fresh lime juice, cilantro, chopped tomato and onion can be added as desired. Avocado oil is a good omega-9 source BTW ....

Gem E 2005-04-08T13:28:50Z Tri http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#58599b82-dba2-463a-b3f8-43ac35d4e82e 2005-04-08T06:33:23Z 2005-04-08T06:33:23Z

Wow - I have never hard of anyone else mention an avocado smoothie besides me! I love them! It's the only way Vietnamese people have avocadoes - although, instead of soymilke we use sweeten condensed milk and a little ice. Yum! The absolute best thing on a hot summer's day.

Tri 2005-04-08T06:33:23Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#a14a5c67-88cb-48d9-8d32-3259e781a2f6 2005-04-08T05:55:11Z 2005-04-08T05:55:11Z

scoop them out with a spoon, throw them in your salad. Or, put it in the blender with some soymilk to make an avocado smoothie. Very creamy, with no cream.

$item.owner.firstName 2005-04-08T05:55:11Z stroboptics http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#a0767266-7782-45de-bd16-21ca9db0fd64 2005-04-08T02:15:30Z 2005-04-08T02:15:30Z

Leslie, For me, nothing beats wedges of avocado with lemon and garlic.

stroboptics 2005-04-08T02:15:30Z stroboptics http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#ca1f70ad-20b4-458b-ad85-4dafc14b90d8 2005-04-08T02:12:15Z 2005-04-08T02:12:15Z

That sounds great! I like the idea of mixing the taste of nuts with other things.

stroboptics 2005-04-08T02:12:15Z Elaine~ http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#e3025d91-b840-4bf3-91f4-744e62e67c08 2005-04-08T01:27:36Z 2005-04-08T01:27:36Z

I work in a produce department and we sell these. They are large green skinned avocados from Florida. They do taste a bit different,. They have a fruitier, sweetish taste and a bit more water to them. Some people LOVE them, some dont like them at all. I think they are fine. They have less fat, so they dont have the rich taste you get with a haas. I recommend using them as guacamole, or in stuff like sandwiches, salads. They work the best that way. If you seem them, try them!Many people really do like them better.

Elaine~ 2005-04-08T01:27:36Z Melodious http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#eec3e2e0-2410-4bb0-834c-ac6e48c83f61 2005-04-07T09:36:17Z 2005-04-07T09:36:17Z

Does anyone know any good recipes for using up overripe avocados? (They're not rotten, just kinda mushy.)

Melodious 2005-04-07T09:36:17Z laney http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#f4334d36-cdd7-496c-ac41-a8373ecdca4d 2005-01-28T01:51:29Z 2005-01-28T01:51:29Z

*drool*

laney 2005-01-28T01:51:29Z Sara http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#6745ea57-5057-46a0-9857-e41beee6642b 2005-01-28T01:19:04Z 2005-01-28T01:19:04Z

i love avos!!! hey, i like to eat them with tuna=- trust me it's the best

Sara 2005-01-28T01:19:04Z Leslie http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#20f0fb4d-192b-4f27-be09-cd764efc23e0 2005-01-20T21:56:39Z 2005-01-20T21:56:39Z

I'm soooo hungry. I'm going to have to go get an avocado on the way home. My favorite avocado treat is to cut it onto pieces and put it on a cracker like cheese and have white wine with it. It's the best hot summer sitting outside snack. We put lots of different things on the avaoado slices. I like lime juice and pepper best. But there is nothing wrong with a little salt or just having it plain. yummy yum yum

Leslie 2005-01-20T21:56:39Z atom is ever changing http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#9e874ce7-b240-4e59-8457-ee94ad399535 2005-01-20T07:22:26Z 2005-01-20T07:22:26Z

I really enjoy taking 2 granny smith apples, peeling and coring them. I then take them and put them in the food processor along with 1 peeled avocado. Sprinkle some cinnamon on it and maybe some whipped cream and you have this apple sauce that is to die for! I suggest everyone go out and make it now! Its creamy applesauce!

atom is ever changing 2005-01-20T07:22:26Z Mo http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#f5eca6a1-47cb-4c01-9895-08f256b76a39 2005-01-20T01:50:24Z 2005-01-20T01:50:24Z

twist on this: have you tried dipping bread in avocado oil? Mmm, like buttah...

Mo 2005-01-20T01:50:24Z Satya http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#ff505151-83f3-4ae5-883f-fb114a0eb991 2005-01-19T17:29:26Z 2005-01-19T17:29:26Z

My favorite way so far has been to make some dipping oil with fresh garlic, parmasian, several spices, fresh pepper and extra virgin olive oil, and then scoop some into the center of the avacado and enjoy. Mmm... dipping oil is my favorite. PS- just curious how so many bacon posts make it onto the healthy food tribe?...

Satya 2005-01-19T17:29:26Z carpentergrrl http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#1aef52fa-929f-447e-9a58-723a38ba56e7 2005-01-19T16:59:52Z 2005-01-19T16:59:52Z

Iris this sounds delish. thanks for sharing.

carpentergrrl 2005-01-19T16:59:52Z velvet http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#668170a9-e4e9-46d3-9eb5-18d9f4cee23a 2005-01-19T06:26:25Z 2005-01-19T06:26:25Z

i work with children and read _how to get your kid to eat, but not too much_ - dont be put off by the title, the author, a dietician and mother of 3, is really a wonderful mother. her basic rules have helped me with feeding times, and i think she's got great guidelines. as for your children, the basic rule is to just offer the food frequently and dont have any reaction to whether they eat it or not. you serve it, they choose what to eat. eventually it will become normal and familiar and they will eat it because that is what their family eats. at every meal have one food you know for sure they will always eat (ie bread, crackers, etc) and milk, then offer 3 or so items for a balanced meal and know that you did your job. i'd try just one new or uncomfortable food for them at a time. it can be tough to see them reject food, i think that's a primal urge, it pushes mothers' (and my) buttons. but if you need more info on feeding your kids, i highly recommend finding this book. ive seen it work - even with a child who did not eat.

velvet 2005-01-19T06:26:25Z Q http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#e6f97d21-1985-4213-a175-2069cbf252f5 2005-01-18T22:07:10Z 2005-01-18T22:07:10Z

for a while, i substituted avs for cheese in my nondairy kid's mac n cheese. he won't go for that anymore - "no green pasta, mom!"

Q 2005-01-18T22:07:10Z lobocita http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#0c184310-57d9-4dcd-b460-27eb73d9dbc3 2005-01-18T21:29:21Z 2005-01-18T21:29:21Z

i had an avocado on a hot tortilla last night.... mmmmmm. somehow, i mostly associate avocados with mexican food.

lobocita 2005-01-18T21:29:21Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#1b71816e-44dc-4b10-8593-703b7ab3bf33 2005-01-18T10:28:43Z 2005-01-18T10:28:43Z

I like to get a ripe, squishy avocado and spread it on toast like butter...

$item.owner.firstName 2005-01-18T10:28:43Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#a6f28fd3-82c9-488a-9401-cf8c39512fc2 2005-01-18T07:31:54Z 2005-01-18T07:31:54Z

My favorite avocado meal is the BAM, which is kinda like a BLT. Ingredients: Good Baguette, preferably sourdough Bacon (I think the peppered kind is delish) Avocado Mozzarella, grated or sliced Fry up bacon, and put shredded or sliced mozzarella on the bread. Broil the bread/cheese in the oven so the cheese is crisp and speckled with brown on top and gooey underneath. Cut up or mash avocado and put it in on the bread and cheese with the fried bacon. Not the most healthy food in the world, but the crispy/salty/doughy/avocadoey textures and tastes are wonderful. And the whole thing is simple to make. Iris Enjoy! Iris

$item.owner.firstName 2005-01-18T07:31:54Z Rachel http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#91421a0d-81d8-4f46-8097-2c4e38b06afe 2005-01-17T17:56:31Z 2005-01-17T17:56:31Z

Love Love LOVE Avocados! I have halfed them and put a good dab of almond butter with dulse flakes and cayanne. spoon it out. I know it sounds weird - but really good. I was really into it when I went on a raw diet for awhile. I have also made chicken salad (like tuna but with chicken) and halfed the avo and placed it in the middle. Yummm.

Rachel 2005-01-17T17:56:31Z snapple http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#28e3f804-6cd9-4fc7-8bbb-866645270998 2005-01-17T16:28:12Z 2005-01-17T16:28:12Z

I haven't tried it... how do they do that? It doesn't sound very healthy to me... I am frightened by genetically engineered foods and stuff....

snapple 2005-01-17T16:28:12Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#aa1bf4e1-9e3f-462d-8348-ae9348b1b879 2005-01-17T15:38:43Z 2005-01-17T15:38:43Z

has anyone tried the slimcado??? http://www.brookstropicals.com/pages/1slimcado.html SlimCado Lite avocados have 50% less fat and 35% fewer calories than the leading California avocado. i read about it in a magazine, i hear they aren't so good though

$item.owner.firstName 2005-01-17T15:38:43Z BiteMe http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#584ab1c2-644f-4b9e-b232-b7acc5c067b5 2005-01-17T15:14:26Z 2005-01-17T15:14:26Z

avocados are a staple where I live - usually 2 or 3 for $1 I use them in place of crean cheese on bagels; in place of mayo on sandwiches... btw - they shouldn't be in the fridge. Leave them out like oranges or bananas. Also, if your avo isn't quite ripe put it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds then let it sit for a few minutes....and viola! (almost) instant ripe avo!

BiteMe 2005-01-17T15:14:26Z Susie http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#15d703ab-b134-4799-9b16-3230f82c73e1 2005-01-17T12:25:09Z 2005-01-17T12:25:09Z

One of my fave sandwhiches is : Multi-grained bread (if you can get any Alvarado street bread, it's perfect for this lightly toasted & thinly spread with light mayo, layered with Sliced avocodo, sliced ripe tomato and sliced red or yellow bell pepper. Yum! I'ts a light but filling sandwhich that actually makes you feel good, with great anti-oxidents to boot!

Susie 2005-01-17T12:25:09Z Monica http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#04f463a3-59c9-4609-ba9a-789ec7d58ed8 2005-01-17T05:52:45Z 2005-01-17T05:52:45Z

Mmmmm, I love avacado's too! I've also got me almost 8 month old daughter hooked on them. I just mush them up for her and let her at um. She makes a huge mess but she loves to feed herself. My favorite ways to eat avacados are on salads, in burritos, sandwiches, on top of cottage cheese, and in a yummy black bean/mango/avacado salad I make (with lime juice, cilantro, jalapino for some kick, garlic, salt, pepper) - it is so yummy!

Monica 2005-01-17T05:52:45Z laney http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#abe7238b-996c-45f6-ac7d-bb5f544db1f9 2005-01-17T04:51:50Z 2005-01-17T04:51:50Z

I do almost the same thing, but I put balsamic vinegar in the middle and sprinkle with salt and pepper and eat with a spoon.... YUM!

laney 2005-01-17T04:51:50Z Jp http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#194b7eac-5740-472a-b8c6-ed9198f296a8 2005-01-17T02:18:53Z 2005-01-17T02:18:53Z

my recent favorite avocado sandwich, which I've pushed sucessfully on several friends: half (or whole, if you want a bigger, messier sandwich) mashed avo with julienned scallions and a big shake or two of cayenne pepper. hot, soothing, and healthy all at once! and the fats are of the monounsaturated variety, so pretty good for you, in moderation.

Jp 2005-01-17T02:18:53Z •PatriZia~Zia~Patrizialia~patty• http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#b8b7d369-746d-47f6-adb4-68d57b0f33b7 2005-01-16T22:55:27Z 2005-01-16T22:55:27Z

I make tis one all the time yum!!!!! Avocado Soup With JosefinaRecipeView.comYield: 6 Servings 1 LB Hass avocados, chopped 1 cup fresh orange juice 2 Tbl cilantro leaves, Chopped 1/4 cup tequila, preferably aged 6 cups chicken stock, chilled Coarse salt, to taste 1 serrano (or jalapeno pepper ), 1/2 Tsp orange zest, Grated -seeded, veined, 1 watermelon and, Minced In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, 3/4 cup chicken stock, serrano or jalapeno pepper. Add orange juice, tequila, salt, zest, and remaining chicken stock. Blend until smooth, in two batches if necessary. Strain through a sieve. Cut watermelon in half crosswise and hollow out, forming a tureen. Seed watermelon and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Pour soup into watermelon and garnish with watermelon cubes, reserving remaining watermelon for another use. Makes 6 servings.

•PatriZia~Zia~Patrizialia~patty• 2005-01-16T22:55:27Z mella http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#b452ac5b-dde5-4c4b-8d74-8ebeae557ddf 2005-01-16T06:03:18Z 2005-01-16T06:03:18Z

liatrus - extactly what i was looking for, thanks! (just finished #2 again today... and I rest assured that avocados really are a yummy and healthy and FILLING snack! :)

mella 2005-01-16T06:03:18Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#00b8e846-61e0-456e-876d-9bd1979d3a49 2005-01-15T20:02:13Z 2005-01-15T20:02:13Z

I cut an avocado in half and put some soy sauce in the middle and eat with a spoon. Delish!

$item.owner.firstName 2005-01-15T20:02:13Z lobocita http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#fc839b53-e8d4-4ec3-9a79-ffb02e83713f 2005-01-15T02:51:20Z 2005-01-15T02:51:20Z

if, for some odd reason, an avocado has gone bad in your fridge, you can use it as a hair conditioner... mush it up, black and all, let sit in hair and rinse out thoroughly. shine shine shine.

lobocita 2005-01-15T02:51:20Z $item.owner.firstName http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#4053ec7e-ef1f-4382-be29-913d2da6d974 2005-01-15T01:26:18Z 2005-01-15T01:26:18Z

Mmmmm....I moosh them on toast with a tiny bit of lemon juice. The perfect late night snack!

$item.owner.firstName 2005-01-15T01:26:18Z Whitney http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#8f6611c5-2675-4364-acc1-0cc179623358 2005-01-15T01:26:06Z 2005-01-15T01:26:06Z

wow Mo_F, you just got my mouth watering!

Whitney 2005-01-15T01:26:06Z Mo http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#7660cf87-92a3-4de7-80a8-ac30eb1705c5 2005-01-15T01:11:12Z 2005-01-15T01:11:12Z

I hated avocado until I was about 20, at which point I did a complete turn-around and fell in love. Actually, a lot of my favorite foods now I didn't like til I was ~20 - avocado, olives, swiss cheese, tomatoes, coffee. But as for the 3yo and the avo, my guess is it's the texture. Best just to let him/her go. (S)he'll come around eventually, and in the meantime, more avocado for you! If you're really set on trying to get some avocado into your kiddo, you can make a "milkshake" with avocado, yogurt, honey, and strawberries. Yum! My personal favorite way of eating ripe avocado I learned from my mom: sprinkle with a little seasoned salt and a couple drops of vinegar and eat with a spoon, or for a more substantial snack, cut into chunks and spoon over brown rice. Drool.

Mo 2005-01-15T01:11:12Z cindy@staged4more http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#0a1323e4-1e14-4160-94d9-4e8bd46575ae 2005-01-15T01:06:41Z 2005-01-15T01:06:41Z

from what i have read before... avocado has good fat and lots of fiber and it's fabulous for your skin :D

cindy@staged4more 2005-01-15T01:06:41Z Q http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#f9520044-cc5c-4c99-a245-846c2e61c5f1 2005-01-14T22:14:41Z 2005-01-14T22:14:41Z

love love love the fatty squishy fruit. in fact, melia's main pic reminds me of a bunnyavocado i've been feeding my kids av since they grew teeth, but my 3 yo now won't go near it. i've cut it into cool shapes, put yogurt in it - nope. any other suggestions?

Q 2005-01-14T22:14:41Z liatrus http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#3a19c4f4-bba4-42ac-a6c0-12ea150793f3 2005-01-14T21:39:25Z 2005-01-14T21:39:25Z

Me too! Me too! I love them. Here is a link to the nutrition label fo avocados from the California Avocado Advisory Board. http://www.avocado.org/health-nutrition/nutrition-facts.php

liatrus 2005-01-14T21:39:25Z mella http://healthylazy.tribe.net/thread/54a68f1c-e7c0-47b8-b052-f73c269824cd#465589fa-eeb7-4a87-85a7-41fea1fb3950 2005-01-14T21:09:55Z 2005-01-14T21:09:55Z

I love 'em! I eat them in sandwiches, burritos, alone with a little salt, on crackers, etc etc etc. In fact, I've already eaten two today. I know they're loads of healthy, but also they're loads of fat. Does anyone have good info on the fats in avocados? As in, what kinds they are and whether I should be eating so much of them?

mella 2005-01-14T21:09:55Z