AVOCADO HELPS TO CONTROL HUNGER

Scientists at Loma Linda University in California found that including about a half of an avocado in a meal can reduce the desire to eat by up to 40%. Avocados are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat which works to curb hunger pangs. There are many ways to enjoy avocados in your diet. Here in Texas, we love our guacamole but that's just one way to enjoy avocados. Avocados are great sliced on salads, tacos and soups. They are also tasty by themselves. My little great-granddaughter loves avocados cubed and placed on her dinner plate. Avocado toast is also popular. There are many ways to enjoy avocados.

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