Avocados—ReasonsTo Love One Today C(NAPSA)—There’s good news for those who are looking for ways to include avocados in their meal plans,as part of a healthydiet. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, replac- ing somesaturated fats with good fats like those found in avocados may improve the quality of one’s diet. Fresh avocados are delicious, cholesterol-free and a whole-food source of naturally good fats. Their mild flavor and creamy tex- ture also make them versatile enough to includein a variety of dishes to be enjoyed every day. Thefruit also contributes nearly 20 nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. The Hass Avocado Board has announced its new Love One Today campaign, sharing ways to love fresh avocados with all the benefits they can provide. At LoveQneToday.com, you can find recipes, how to buy and store avocados, expert tips and more. For inspiration on how to include avocadosin yourdiet, try this twist on an old favorite in which creamy avocado and spicy Dijon mustard replace mayonnaise. AVOCADO EGG SALAD Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 ripe Hass Avocado, halved, seeded and peeled 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard % teaspoonsalt % cup minced onion 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional) 1@ Hass Avocado Board Avocados are cholesterol-free, a source of naturally good fats and can be a key part of a heart-healthy diet. Instructions: Dietary Fiber 4 g; Sugars 2 g; Pro- 1. Remove and discard yolks tein 9 g; Vitamin A 334 IU;Vitaof twoof the eggs; chop remain- min C7 mg; Calcium 37 mg;Iron ing whites and yolks;set aside. I mg; Vitamin D 1 IU; Folate 67 meg; Omega-3 Fatty Acid 0g. % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 7%; and salt; mash until smooth. Dice Vitamin C 12%; Calcium 4%; Iron remaining avocado and add to 6%. mixture along with eggs and *Percent Daily Values are based onion; mix gently. on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower Serving Suggestion: depending on your calorie needs. Serve on toast or crackers. Oneserving = 12 cup Garnish with chives, if desired. Note: Large avocadosare recNutrition Information Per ommendedforthis recipe. A large Serving: Calories 176; Total Fat avocado averages about 8 ounces. 13 g (Sat 3 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, If using smaller- or larger-size Mono8 g); Cholesterol 187 mg; avocados, adjust the quantity Sodium 414 mg; Potassium 362 accordingly. To learn more, visit mg; Total Carbohydrates 7 g; www.LoveOneToday.com. 2. In a bowl, combinehalf of the avocado,vinegar, mustard
