Guest guest Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Does anybody know if avacados are a good source of protein? Just a little debate I have going with a carnivorous one! Thanks all, I have much love for you! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 > Does anybody know if avacados are a good source of protein? Just a > little debate I have going with a carnivorous one! Thanks all, I have > much love for you! Avocados are 77% fat... only about 3 g of protein for an entire CA avocado, 12 g of fiber though and the fat is mainly monounsaturated. More than you wanted to know can be found here: http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-B00001-01c20Tk.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Just a note on the avacados, yes, they are higher in fat. However, it is the good fat that young children and infants need. My girls love it. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I’ve never had guacamole or any other avocado dish. What is it like? Is there another food it can be compared to? Judy On Behalf Of jo.heartwork Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:10 PM Avacados I love avacado, although I don't have it that often - I should buy it a lot more. AVOCADOS: Avocados are a perfect food that replaces imperfect protein foods such as meat, eggs, cheese and poultry. Avocados contain high quality essential fatty acids and proteins that are easily digested. They also contain 14 minerals which regenerate and stimulate growth. They are an excellent source of iron and copper which build red blood cells. Avocados contain sodium and potassium which support a healthy alkaline blood balance. Because of their low sugar content and absence of starch, avocados are excellent for diabetics or sugar-sensitive disorders. This fruit contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, iron, phosphorous and magnesium. Avocado is also high in vitamin E which slows down ageing. Purchasing perfect avocados can take some practice, as it is a delicate fruit. Avocados can go from being perfectly ripe to over-ripe in a matter of a day. This will result in the oil becoming rancid and mushy, discolouring to an unsightly brown, so you should buy them unripe and allow them to ripen on the counter. Unripe avocados will be dark green and hard. As they begin to ripen, they turn a dark greenish-brown and become slightly soft to thumb pressure. The inner flesh of a ripened avocado will be a gorgeous lime green without any brown spots. The easiest way to remove the flesh is to cut the fruit in half, lengthwise, and twist open. The pit will remain in one side. Remove by imbedding a knife into the pit and twisting. Unfortunately, avocados can't be juiced with much success, but with all their health benefits you should consider using a blender for them and then mixing them in with your other juiced ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Ohh you're missing out. It's heaven. On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Judy Goldsmith <judyjtg wrote: I’ve never had guacamole or any other avocado dish. What is it like? Is there another food it can be compared to? Judy On Behalf Of jo.heartwork Saturday, September 26, 2009 2:10 PM Subject: Avacados I love avacado, although I don't have it that often - I should buy it a lot more. AVOCADOS: Avocados are a perfect food that replaces imperfect protein foods such as meat, eggs, cheese and poultry. Avocados contain high quality essential fatty acids and proteins that are easily digested. They also contain 14 minerals which regenerate and stimulate growth. They are an excellent source of iron and copper which build red blood cells. Avocados contain sodium and potassium which support a healthy alkaline blood balance. Because of their low sugar content and absence of starch, avocados are excellent for diabetics or sugar-sensitive disorders. This fruit contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, iron, phosphorous and magnesium. Avocado is also high in vitamin E which slows down ageing. Purchasing perfect avocados can take some practice, as it is a delicate fruit. Avocados can go from being perfectly ripe to over-ripe in a matter of a day. This will result in the oil becoming rancid and mushy, discolouring to an unsightly brown, so you should buy them unripe and allow them to ripen on the counter. Unripe avocados will be dark green and hard. As they begin to ripen, they turn a dark greenish-brown and become slightly soft to thumb pressure. The inner flesh of a ripened avocado will be a gorgeous lime green without any brown spots. The easiest way to remove the flesh is to cut the fruit in half, lengthwise, and twist open. The pit will remain in one side. Remove by imbedding a knife into the pit and twisting. Unfortunately, avocados can't be juiced with much success, but with all their health benefits you should consider using a blender for them and then mixing them in with your other juiced ingredients. -- AIM: A Blue Rose 156 YM: blue_rose_156http://x-bluerose-x.livejournal.comhttp://timeladydesigns.etsy.com ~Boston_GothicBoston_MysticBoston-Pagans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Thanks, I didn't know that. I don't have a proper greenhouse, and wouldn't fancy my chances. Jo - Underwood-Fowler Cindy Monday, September 28, 2009 10:19 AM RE: Avacados Apparently avocado trees do grow here, but only as a 'house plant', and they don't get bigger than bush size. They also won't fruit here unless in a heated greenhouse. Opalline On Behalf Of jo.heartwork27 September 2009 11:15 Subject: Re: Avacados How wonderful to have a tree - I don't think they would grow here. Let's hope you have lots of them to eat. BBJo .. "This e-mail is intended for the recipient only. If you are not theintended recipient you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print,or rely upon this e-mail. If an addressing or transmission error hasmisdirected this e-mail, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail." "Recipients should note that all e-mail traffic on MOD systems issubject to monitoring and auditing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I don't think there is anything else I can compare it with really. It is worth trying - delicious. Jo - Judy Goldsmith Monday, September 28, 2009 4:28 PM RE: Avacados I’ve never had guacamole or any other avocado dish. What is it like? Is there another food it can be compared to? Judy On Behalf Of jo.heartworkSaturday, September 26, 2009 2:10 PM Subject: Avacados I love avacado, although I don't have it that often - I should buy it a lot more. AVOCADOS: Avocados are a perfect food that replaces imperfect protein foods such as meat, eggs, cheese and poultry. Avocados contain high quality essential fatty acids and proteins that are easily digested. They also contain 14 minerals which regenerate and stimulate growth. They are an excellent source of iron and copper which build red blood cells. Avocados contain sodium and potassium which support a healthy alkaline blood balance. Because of their low sugar content and absence of starch, avocados are excellent for diabetics or sugar-sensitive disorders. This fruit contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, iron, phosphorous and magnesium. Avocado is also high in vitamin E which slows down ageing. Purchasing perfect avocados can take some practice, as it is a delicate fruit. Avocados can go from being perfectly ripe to over-ripe in a matter of a day. This will result in the oil becoming rancid and mushy, discolouring to an unsightly brown, so you should buy them unripe and allow them to ripen on the counter. Unripe avocados will be dark green and hard. As they begin to ripen, they turn a dark greenish-brown and become slightly soft to thumb pressure. The inner flesh of a ripened avocado will be a gorgeous lime green without any brown spots. The easiest way to remove the flesh is to cut the fruit in half, lengthwise, and twist open. The pit will remain in one side. Remove by imbedding a knife into the pit and twisting. Unfortunately, avocados can't be juiced with much success, but with all their health benefits you should consider using a blender for them and then mixing them in with your other juiced ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Avaocado trees originated in central america. they don't do particularly well where it gets cold. they do well here in California, in florida, and in Hawaii. you can grow one from the pit or seed of an avocado. they make nice plants, but even here, it will probably never produce good fruit. i've got a couple in the backyard. they just happened to sprout thru the compost. "jo.heartwork" Sep 28, 2009 2:28 PM Re: Avacados Thanks, I didn't know that. I don't have a proper greenhouse, and wouldn't fancy my chances. Jo - Underwood-Fowler Cindy Monday, September 28, 2009 10:19 AM RE: Avacados Apparently avocado trees do grow here, but only as a 'house plant', and they don't get bigger than bush size. They also won't fruit here unless in a heated greenhouse. Opalline On Behalf Of jo.heartwork27 September 2009 11:15 Subject: Re: Avacados How wonderful to have a tree - I don't think they would grow here. Let's hope you have lots of them to eat. BBJo .. "This e-mail is intended for the recipient only. If you are not theintended recipient you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print,or rely upon this e-mail. If an addressing or transmission error hasmisdirected this e-mail, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail." "Recipients should note that all e-mail traffic on MOD systems issubject to monitoring and auditing." And everyone got excited about the technology. And I guess it was pretty incredible watching a missile fly down an air-vent. Pretty unbeliveable. But couldn't we feasibly use that same technology to shoot food at hungry people? You know what I mean? Fly over Ethiopia, "There's a guy that needs a banana.Shooooooooooooom" the Stealth Banana Smart Fruit! Bill Hicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I imagine you could do that with citrus trees also.Patricia--- On Mon, 9/28/09, Underwood-Fowler Cindy <CDUFOWLER wrote:Underwood-Fowler Cindy <CDUFOWLERRE: Avacados Date: Monday, September 28, 2009, 2:19 AM Apparently avocado trees do grow here, but only as a 'house plant', and they don't get bigger than bush size. They also won't fruit here unless in a heated greenhouse. Opalline On Behalf Of jo.heartwork27 September 2009 11:15 Subject: Re: Avacados How wonderful to have a tree - I don't think they would grow here. Let's hope you have lots of them to eat. BBJo .. "This e-mail is intended for the recipient only. If you are not theintended recipient you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print,or rely upon this e-mail. If an addressing or transmission error hasmisdirected this e-mail, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail." "Recipients should note that all e-mail traffic on MOD systems issubject to monitoring and auditing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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