Avocado, Coconut & Sliced Almond Salad with Agave Nectar

Avocado, Coconut & Sliced Almond Salad with Agave Nectar
by Kelley Herring

This raw island delight is a delicious way to start your day. And it just might be a recipe for a flatter stomach. Recent research published in Diabetes Care found that monounsaturated fats (like those in the avocados and almonds in this recipe) help to reprogram your body and thwart the accumulation of belly fat — the most dangerous kind.1

Time To Table: 5 minutes
Serves: 4

The Benefits
Excellent Source of Fiber
Good Source of Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folate, Niacin
Preferences: Low Carb, Low Sodium, Gluten Free

Ingredients
2 ounces organic sliced almonds
2 tsp organic agave nectar (try Madhava)
2 Tbsp shredded organic coconut
2 cups cubed organic avocado

Preparation
Divide avocado cubes among serving dishes. Sprinkle with coconut and top with almond slices. Drizzle with agave and enjoy.

Nutrition Information
224 Calories, 20 g Total Fat, 4 g Saturated fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 12 g Monounsaturated fat, 3 g Polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 7 mg Sodium, 10 g Carbohydrate, 7 g Fiber, 1 g Sugars, 5 g Protein