Ode to the Avocado

I realized today how much I love avocados. They taste delicious and are good for you.
My favorite way to enjoy avocado is in the form of guacamole. I could probably make an entire meal out of a bowl of guacamole and a bag of tortilla chips. (OK, so a bag of chips may not be that healthy for you...)

Let me give you a few facts regarding avocados.

• The average avocado contains 300 calories and 30 grams of healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat.
• Avocados have the highest protein content of any fruit.
• Avocados contain 60% more potassium than bananas.
• One avocado contains 81 mcg of lutein , an important nutrient for healthy eyes.
• High avocado intake has been shown to decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and increase HDL (good) cholesterol
• About 75% of an avocado's calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat.
  
• They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.
• They have the highest fiber content of any fruit - including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.

After hearing all those health benefits, how can you not want an avocado right now?

Cross Country Skiing

This year for Christmas Jenna and I decided to get each other new cross country skis. We figured this would be a good way to enjoy the outdoors while it is currently covered in white fluffy stuff, and stay in shape at the same time.

I have had minimal cross country skiing experience, and it has been a long while since I did. I have 4 and a half days off from work over New Years, so I have had a little free time to venture out and try my new skis out. Jenna has been working a lot so she hasn't been able to join me yet. I took a couple videos to document my adventure. Hopefully, I will be able to give you some live action once Jenna and I can get out skiing together.

I apologize for the shakiness of the first video, I had some camera stability issues:)