Here are 5 Reasons Why You Should Eat an Avocado Every Day

5. They are super delicious

Not only are avocados incredibly good for your health, they are also delicious. So, it’s not exactly a sacrifice to have to eat it every day. Avocado is also a very versatile ingredient, meaning that it lends well to being added to many dishes including smoothies, salads, and more. Here are a couple recipes that you can make using avocados to add some variety into your diet.

Recipes to try:

Avocado Smoothie

½ ripe avocado
1 ripe banana
½ cup low-fat yogurt
½ cup orange juice
OPTIONAL: handful of ice
Combine ingredients into blender and mix.

Bacon Peach Guacamole

1 ripe peach
2 ripe avocados
¼ red onion, minced
2 strips bacon, crisped
Salt and pepper to taste

Cut peaches into small dice and place in bowl. Mash avocados and combine with peaches. Crisp bacon in skillet, dice and add to bowl. Mince onion and add to guacamole. Enjoy with whole-grain tortilla chips.

Aside from the multitude of health benefits, avocados have the extra bonus of being a tasty, creamy food that can be incorporated into shakes, desserts, dips, and toppings. So don’t be afraid to add avocado!