Avocados

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MOOD FOOD of the Week: Avocados

Mood: Anxiety

Food: Avocados

Research has shown that avocados can help calm the mind because…

• Loaded with healthy fats like omega-3’s and monounsaturated fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation caused by free radicals that can contribute to stress.
• Rich in fiber which feeds the good bacteria in the gut and regulates neurotransmitter function for reduced anxiety.

• Excellent source of magnesium, a nutrient that helps to nourish and calm the central nervous system.

How to add this MOOD FOOD to your diet:

Avocados are surprisingly a FRUIT that can be added to meals in so many ways! Their creamy texture makes them easy to mash into dips like guacamole or puree into a creamy dressing for salads or roasted veggies. You can slice it to top off a chili or add it to lettuce wraps with your favorite clean proteins. I also suggest dicing avocado and enjoying it with eggs for a brain healthy start to the day, add it to a green smoothie or even eat it plain with a drizzle of EVOO and a sprinkle of sea salt. On the sweeter side try my recipe for ‘Calm Chocolate Mousse’ on page 263 of my new book, Calm Your Mind With Food, available now wherever books are sold! 

How to buy avocados:

Avocados can typically be found wherever you shop for your fruits and veggies like supermarkets or farmers markets! It's important to be mindful of avocados' ripeness when you buy them as they ripen over a few days and can go bad quickly. Consider when you want to enjoy them and, if that's soon, pick a soft avocado!

Wishing you a joyful & calm week,

Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD

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