The Best Ways to Use Avocados

The Best Ways to Use Avocados
Avocados aren’t just for making guacamole. Avocados are great for your skin, hair, tummy…the list goes on! Read up on some of the best ways to used avocados.
Avocados are the newly popular superfood amongst health enthusiasts. They are delicious, loaded with nutrients, and are so easy to incorporate into meals and beauty regimens. Instead of giving you a long list of the different reasons why avocados are so amazing, here are some of the best ways to use avocados that we found via Pinterest.
Put it on Toast!
You see it everywhere, on Instagram, on Pinterest, on Facebook, and on all the latest health magazines. It’s avocado toast! Ever since the avocado toast craze started, avocado sales have gone up and Google reports that searches for avocados have gone up. So why exactly is avocado toast the latest health craze? Well, avocados have healthy monounsaturated fat, protein, and antioxidants, you combine that with high fiber toast, and you get fully satisfied. There is no need for fattening sausage or bacon or hash brown. Avocado toast is a perfect breakfast or lunch that is light and filling, and most importantly delicious! The most common way to prepare it is by smashing avocado on toast with some olive oil and salt. You can add lemon juice and chili flakes as well for an extra punch of flavor.
Make a Mask
Avocados’ antioxidants are not only healthy to consume but healthy for your skin. Avocados also contain vitamin E, which combined with antioxidants helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated, which is why it makes such a great ingredient for facemasks. There are so many different kinds of recipes for avocado facemasks, so feel free to try them all. For now, here is one of our favorites.
Put it in Your Hair
Since avocados are packed with so many vitamins and nutrients, they can help stimulate hair growth, strengthen hair, and repair damaged hair. Again, there are so many different recipes for avocado hair masks, but here is one of our personal favorites.
Substitute for Dairy
For those of you who are Vegan eaters, the biggest struggle is losing the dairy. Dairy is incorporated in so many delicious recipes, especially when it comes to dessert. Surprisingly, avocados are the perfect, healthy substitution for dairy. It brings that rich, creamy texture to your dessert without the use of milk or eggs. Even if you are not vegan, this is a great way to eat healthily and still indulge in a little dessert. Here is our favorite avocado dessert recipe. The picture alone will inspire you to try it.