guacomole

[Tominator]

Here's your dissenting vote. :ninja:

I refuse to eat anything that looks like somebody sneezed in a bowl. It may be the best tasting stuff since pizza. But I don't eat in the dark. And I couldn't get that stuff past my eyes in the daylight.

If you're sneezing up stuff that looks like guac, you seriously need to see a doctor.

[Jeramie]

I can eat my weight in it if it is good.

Same here. We make it at home quite a bit and I almost always get it at the restaurant.

[Tominator]

Findings Published in Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry

IRVINE, Calif. (January 7, 2005) - Research findings published in this month's issue of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry indicate that nutrients in avocados can work together to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells. The analysis was conducted at UCLA where researchers discovered that avocados are the richest source of lutein among commonly eaten fruits. Lutein is a carotenoid that acts as an antioxidant and has been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer in previous studies1,2.

According to Dr. David Heber, director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition and author of What Color Is Your Diet, the study focused on inhibition of human prostate cancer cell growth when exposed to an extract of whole avocado fruit versus treatment with pure lutein. UCLA lab tests showed that when avocado extract was added to two types of prostate cancer cells, cell growth was inhibited by up to 60%, whereas purified lutein alone was ineffective. Thus indicating that the family of compounds in avocados produced the observed effect.

"What's really exciting about this study is that the results indicate that the carotenoids, vitamins, and diverse compounds in California avocados might have additive or synergistic effects against prostate cancer compared with pure lutein alone," said Heber. "Our results suggest that further studies should be done to investigate the nutrient-to-nutrient interactions of avocados and other plant foods."

Traditionally, lutein has been found in green vegetables such as parsley, celery and spinach but was recently discovered in the avocado fruit. In fact, research shows that avocados have 271 mcg lutein per 100 grams of fruit. In addition to the new prostate cell findings, lutein is also known to promote eye health.

Studies from around the world have shown that individuals eating 400 to 600 grams per day (over one pound) of fruits and vegetables reduce their risk of certain cancers by 50 percent. Heber supports this theory in his book What Color Is Your Diet, advising at least one serving per day of colorful fruits and vegetables containing phytonutrients, which can contribute to overall health and wellness.

California avocados fall in the green-yellow group and contain such vital nutrients as vitamin E, which helps "mop up" free radicals; glutathione, which functions as an antioxidant like vitamin E; beta-sitosterol, which helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels; and the recently discovered lutein, now linked to prostate and eye health.

California avocados are naturally cholesterol free and contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Consuming generous amounts of fruits and vegetables has been linked to a reduction in risk for several diseases, including stroke and heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.

[toddyboman]

Here's your dissenting vote. :ninja:

I refuse to eat anything that looks like somebody sneezed in a bowl. It may be the best tasting stuff since pizza. But I don't eat in the dark. And I couldn't get that stuff past my eyes in the daylight.

couldn't agree more!!!