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Avocado Shots Smoothie
In this amazingly fresh tasting drink, cucumber, lemon and cilantro offset the creaminess of the avocado.
You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.
Flesh from 1 small avocado
1 large cucumber, peeled, deseeded and sliced
1 lemon, peeled and deseeded
1/3 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
10 ice cubes
Process all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. You may need to
stop the blender, scrape down the sides of the container with a rubber
spatula, then continue processing.
The Appetizer Trick that Cuts Calories!
Denying yourself something you enjoy only ups the odds of overindulging later, and having a few bites before your entree arrives allows your stomach time to register that it's filling up. Also, try adding a little fat to the mix. For instance, dip some bread in olive oil or dunk your chips in guacamole. Olives and avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats that induce satiation even sooner.
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