Guest Post by Krista A. Parr
Avocados are a beautifully symbolic fertility food: an avocado takes 9 months to grow from blossom to ripe fruit, and even looks like a womanâs womb! But beyond this symbolic imagery, avocados are packed with nutritional properties that nourish female fertility. High in monounsaturated fat, avocados can boost fertility by lowering inflammation in the body. As a low-carb, low-sugar, and very high fiber food, avocado is a great choice for blood sugar regulation in women with PCOS. Also high in necessary fertility vitamins C, E, B6, and folate, try to include at least 1 avocado per week in your pre-conception and fertility diet.
What makes this guacamole so special is the inclusion of the lime zest. Melding with the cilantro, green onion, and garlic, it makes for a very complex flavour. You could use lemon zest & juice in place of lime, but it wonât be quite the same. Whatever citrus juice you choose to use, this guacamole will last in the fridge at least 4 days without going black, as the citrus juice keeps it fresh.
Ingredients:
3 ripe avocados, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 medium-large jalapeno pepper, inner white pith removed, then chopped (keep seeds if you like a spicier guacamole, or discards seeds for a non-spicy version)
1 clove of garlic, minced
3 green onions, diced
œ cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
3 small (or 2 large) limes, zest the skin and then juice
1 teaspoon unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil
1.5 teaspoons sea salt
1.5 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine everything in a large bowl, mix well, and then allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serve as a party dip, on top of a green salad, or along with your favourite Mexican-inspired home cooking.
Krista A. Parr is a Vancouver Registered Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Root to Fruit Nutrition, specializing in fertility and womenâs health. www.RootToFruitNutrition.ca
