Did You Know? September 16th is National Guacamole Day!

Elder Care in Carrollton, TX – Get Together with Your Elderly Loved One this Month and Enjoy the Health Benefits of Avocados!

If you’re looking for some fun activities for your elderly loved one to do with some of your family members, National Guacamole Day could be part of a really fun activity centered on food. And who doesn’t like fun activities highlighted by delicious food?

Games to play on guacamole day

1. Put some pebbles in the bottom of some empty water bottles and arrange them on a table or floor. Use the seeds from your avocados, which have been washed and dried, to throw at the pins (the water bottles) and knock them over. You can have each pin be worth a certain number of points. Practice before playing to determine the right amount of pebbles to use as weights in the bottom of each bottle.
2. Play some guac ‘n roll (rock and roll) music to go with your activities
3. Serve a guacamole bar. Make several different recipes of guacamole and have bowls of veggies, chips and crackers for dipping. Let guests dish up onto their plates and enjoy the guacamole party.

Nutritional benefits of avocados

• Avocados contain what is considered to be healthy fat, the type our body needs for optimum health.
• Healthy source of antioxidants
• Contains phytosterols and carotenoids which contribute to good health
• High source of pantothenic acid, fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate and vitamin B6
• Good source of potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
• Avocados promote heart health
• They provide a wide range of anti-inflammatory benefits

Easy Guacamole Recipe

• 2 avocados
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 grape tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced and finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon kosher sea salt

1. Slice avocados in ½, remove seeds. Peel and put avocado pieces into a bowls.
2. Add garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, onion and salt. Mash all together with a fork.
3. Open bag of Tostitos or corn chips or scoops for dipping.
4. Enjoy!
5. Seasonings can be adjusted to taste.
6. Refrigerate any leftovers and eat within 2 days. Leftover guacamole will last longer if it’s dished up onto people’s plates rather than people dipping their chips into the main bowl.

Guacamole Devilled Eggs Recipe

• 6 hard-boiled eggs (cold, halved and yolks removed)
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 2 tablespoons salsa, your favorite kind
• 12 cilantro or parsley leaves

1. Mix avocado with salsa.
2. Place a scoop into each half.
3. Top with a cilantro or parsley leaf and serve

Try guacamole today! It’s easy to eat and goes with many different foods. Your elderly loved one may really enjoy the guacamole party as well as spending time with family.

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