Most of us strive to make healthy food choices or at least eat things that are not so healthy in moderation. But for some of us moderation can be hard. For me personally homemade freshly baked pastries can be a weakness. But what you use in the ingredients can make those baked goods not, so bad after all. For instance, when baking try substituting butter with avocado. This can be done by using pureed avocado at a ratio of 70% butter to 30% avocado. If you find that the taste and texture are up to par, try doing a ½ & ½ ratio. Avocado can provide that satisfying fatty texture and taste because of its high monounsaturated fat content. A tablespoon of avocado provides 23 calories compared to 100 calories found in a tablespoon of butter. Avocado also helps to reduce the risk of heart disease and provides fiber; cancer-fighting folate and potassium that can help regulate blood pressure.
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