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Chef Pati Jinich Understands the Challenges of Diabetes
Step into Chef Pati’s kitchen as she prepares a dish inspired by family, flavor, and living well. In partnership with Avocados From Mexico and the American Diabetes Association®, she shows how eating for your health can be vibrant, satisfying, and full of joy.
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Crafted by Chef Pati Jinich
These recipes meet the recipe guidelines of the American Diabetes Association®
These recipes meet the recipe guidelines of the American Diabetes Association®
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AVO QUIZ!
What do you know about the health benefits of an avocado? Take this short quiz and find out. You’ll walk away feeling avo savvy. And maybe a little hungry!
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True or FalseAvocados are the only fruit that is sugar-free. -
Avocados are sugar-free, but that doesn’t mean they are flavor-free. Any way you serve ‘em, avos are always a good, and good for you, idea!
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True or FalseOne serving (about one-third of a medium avocado) contains 6 grams of “good fats.”
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Avocados contain good fats (unsaturated fats), which are known to be essential for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain.
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True or FalseAvocados do not count as part of your daily fruit and vegetable servings because they are so tasty.
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Avocados are fruit, so every slice, dice, and scoop counts. Because they are sugar-free, they are a healthy choice if you’re concerned about diabetes.
