Avocados!!!!!

I want to start off by wishing Happy New Year to all my followers. 
I have been away for some time, but I'm back now. 

Avocado shrimp salad 
What a tasty recipe!!!

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine chopped onion, fresh chopped celery, tomato(optional), lemon, olive oil, a pinch of black pepper and -mayonnaise( can be added if you have a preference for its taste).

In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimps( you can buy the cooked ones or cook the fresh ones with salt or knorr Maggi for few minutes). I do prefer the fresh uncooked shrimp because it's natural and unprocessed. You may want to add cayenne pepper or jalapeno(optional). 

Combine all the ingredients together; add cilantro and/or dried parsley in lieu of dried celery if you are using fresh chopped ones; spinach leaves can be added too; gently toss and serve your salad with french toasted bread or regular bread slice. 

Now let's review the health benefits of avocado with shrimp

While avocados have high-fat content, they are a great source of potassium and folate- very versatile and can be transformed in many dishes( puree, salad, entrees, desserts, breakfast with bread, guacamole, etc...). Avocados are very high in omega 3 acid- an essential nutrient for the heart. 
The fats content in avocados are monounsaturated; they provide many health benefits as well ranging from improving the heart health, reducing cholesterol level by enhancing HDL(good cholesterol) and minimizing risks for diabetes( regulating blood sugar by stopping insulin resistance). 
Potassium as mentioned earlier in good in regulating the effect of sodium which is bad for our heart. Folate, on the other hand, is an essential component of healthy red cells formation and cell growth. Folate is also very recommended for pregnant women in the prevention of birth defect and neural tube defect.     

It has been shown that avocados are equally efficient in the improvement of vision. They are the excellent source of carotenoid lutein which is very helpful in reducing macular degeneration and cataracts. 
Avocados contain glutathione( antioxidant), a beneficial component in strengthening our immune system. They are classified as phytochemicals as well whose properties may act to inhibit cancer growth. Vitamin C and E help keep skin nourished. 

Avocado mask for hair

Ingredients
1 tender avocado( small, medium or big depending how much hair you have)
1 tbsp of olive oil, coconut oil, or Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil(contains jojoba oil and can be found at any Dollar store, WalMart, Target for $2.00)

  
 1 egg yolk
1 tbsp of honey( optional)
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients together to make a puree a shown above. Use your hand with gloves to apply gently on your hair, and scalp; wrap your hair in a plastic bag or hair cap for 1 hour; remove a cap, and rinse out the mask with warm water and then wash, and condition hair as usual.   

Livescience 
 https://www.livescience.com/45209-avocado-nutrition-facts.html