I ❤ Avocados! Those, and tuna… and yoghurt!

Many people shun avocados because of its high fat content. However, it’s mostly monounsaturated fat, which is actually good for the heart! Besides that, avocados also have more potassium than bananas, are rich in Vitamins B, E and K, and are high in fiber content. Need another reason to eat avocados? They are extremely yummy!

I had an avocado smoothie recently, but I found it to be a little too sweet (the store assistant added some sugar and used full cream milk in the smoothie! *gasp*) – I think I may try my hand at making one myself using low-fat milk and no sugar. Honestly though, I like avocados best when sliced and with low-fat milk. :)

Tuna, another of my favourite foods, is an excellent source of lean protein, Omega 3, and Vitamin B. I like to buy canned tuna in water (Skye thinks I’m nuts). Totally ❤ home-made tuna sandwiches!

And yoghurt – probably one of the best foods ever – has live bacterial cultures (the good ones!) and is high in calcium. My favourite yogurt is Marigold’s Non Fat Yoghurt. Yoghurt makes a good dressing in place of mayonnaise, too.

Well, if you’re just like me, you’ll probably love what I’m gonna share today! Combine three of my favourite foods, and what do you get? Tuna stuffed avocados!

You will need:

• About 150g of tuna flakes (I used Ayam Brand’s Tuna Flakes in Water)
• About 100g of plain yoghurt (I used Emmi’s Swiss Premium Plain Low Fat Yoghurt – my favourite brand was not available)
• Two ripe avocados
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Step 1: Open the can of tuna just slightly and drain water. Pour tuna flakes into a small bowl for mixing.

Step 2: Pour yoghurt into the same mixing bowl. If you prefer a firmer mixture, you may wish to try pouring just a small amount of yoghurt and add more if desired.

Step 3: Mix well!

Step 4: Now set aside the tuna/yoghurt mixture. Carefully cut the avocado lengthwise around the seed. Open the two halves and remove the pit using a spoon. Do the same for the second avocado.

Step 5: Scoop the tuna/yoghurt mixture into the avocado halves. Add salt and pepper to taste (not too much, though!) if you prefer something less bland. And you’re done!

IMO, these stuffed avocados make a great lunch (or, as Skye put it, “This feels like a lunch date with my dietician!” - Hmph!) or even a snack when you’re feeling peckish in the afternoon. If you’re gonna eat something, make it work for your health!

Earlier today, I said in mock-seriousness to him (with reference to junk food), “Your body doesn’t need these empty calories – they do nothing for your health and do not add any nutrition to your diet!” to which he replied, “You sound like my homicidal dietician!”. Well, fair enough, we shouldn’t take things to the extreme. It’s perfectly okay to eat chocolate and other junk food as long as it’s done in moderation… not like you’re downing ten jelly donuts in one sitting… or are you? :P

And I’ve got some good news to share – Skye and I are going to catch BUGS! 3D, tickets with compliments from Science Centre Singapore! Blog post after the trip. I can’t recall the last time I visited – probably about a decade ago? Getting old!

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the recipe, and please do share pics!

J