Avocado awarenes: Try these recipes for National Heart Month

February is National Heart Month

SAN ANTONIO – February is National Heart Month. 

Avocado facts and general information:

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  • Avocados are a fruit.
  • Serving size is one-third of an avocado.
  • Hass avocados are available year-round in the U.S.
  • Hass avocados are distinguished by their oval shape and bumpy texture. They turn from dark green to purple-black when ripe.
  • To determine ripeness, gently squeeze the avocado. If it yields to firm gentle pressure, you know it's ripe and ready to eat. If not, it's not ready and if soft, it's overripe.
  • You can speed up ripening by placing in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana. You can slow down ripening by storing in the refrigerator.
  • Fresh avocados are healthy.
  • Fresh avocados are also heart healthy.

Information from Fresh Avocados - Love One Today

Avocado recipes:

Vegan Avocado Ceviche - This recipe is quick and easy for a plant-based ceviche, full of zesty flavors.

Avocado Berry Breakfast Smoothie - A sweet berry packed smoothie that can be made in just 5 minutes!

Grilled Salmon Taco - Cumin-rubbed salmon is delicious inside warm corn taco shells.

Avocado Cabbage Carrot Slaw - Cabbage, carrots and red onion combine with a creamy avocado cilantro dressing in this easy-to-follow side dish recipe.