Creamy, delicious avocado! They are not just tasty, they're also packed with health benefits for athletes. Luckily, avocados are also incredibly versatile so there are many ways you can include them in your meals. Mash an avocado with some lemon as a great topping on lean proteins, enjoy as a mayonnaise replacement on sandwiches, or blend into smoothies. Need a quick snack? Mash with some basil, garlic and olive oil on toast for a quick pick me up.
🥑 75% of the avocado is monounsaturated fats! These "good fats" are essential for heart health.
🏃🏻 Contain folate, vitamins C, E and K which all have anti inflammatory properties to aid faster recovery after exercise and reduce systemic inflammation.
🤧 The healthy fiber in avocado helps maintain immune systems and healthy gut function to ensure quick recovery and avoid downtime due to illness.
🥑 Avocados contain more potassium than a banana which is important for maintaining electrolyte balance and preventing muscle cramps.
𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒐:
227 Kcal / Carbohydrates 12g / Fibre 9.2g / Protein 2.7g / Fat 21g
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