Tuna Avocado Cups

Avocados are technically fruits but they are more like nuts, being low in sugar and high in fat with a creamy texture and rich flavor. In many nutritional philosophies and general thinking there is the principal that like increases like, but this is not the case with certain dietary fats. Seemingly contradictorily, eating good quality fats in moderation does not increase body fat percentages, and it can even help the body to metabolize current excess fat stores, or burn fat. Plus, they slow down digestion making you feel fuller longer and help the fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) absorb well. Avocados are one of my favorite sources of good fats because they are easy to prepare and access. Many other sources, like widely produced seeds and nuts are heated to high temperatures to kill any possible microbes, which in itself can make the natural oils more harmful than beneficial, then they are often covered with processed salt and cheap, bad quality oils. Even when pressed into oils they can be highly processed and they are more inclined to become rancid. As long as an avocado is ripe, it is perfect and very easy to digest in its simple, natural state.

The tuna significantly bumps up the protein level, a macronutrient that helps many of our body systems beyond just our muscles in growth and repair. While one of the accessory benefits of tuna is its low price point, I do recommend an extra dollar or two for the better quality option, and find one that says it is dolphin friendly to know that the company uses better fishing techniques.