It's the 1st August 2025

~ Hello, I wish you a Happy August 2025 ~

May the month ahead be a good one for you

In previous years regular readers will know I usually start each month with facts about the coming month ahead. This year however, a break with tradition, which I hope you have been enjoying because the first of each month has been featuring a lower carb recipe starting with the first letter of that particular month ... so here we go as it's now August and the eighth month of the year!

A is for ? can you guess ?

Yes, I am talking about Avocado !

Avocados are so good for us. Not only are they an amazing source of healthy fats but they are also rich in essential micronutrients like magnesium. Magnesium is responsible for more than 300 reactions in the human body, all of which are essential for keeping us alive, and as a single serve of avocado contains 7% of the recommended daily intake of magnesium, I think I will carry on eating them ...

Read more about 20 great reasons why you should fall in love with avocado here

~ sharing a recipe that uses avocado ~

Chicken, Avocado, Bacon and Tarragon Salad

Ingredients

Serves Four

6 lean bacon rashers

1 large avocado, cut into wedges

400g (13oz) cooked chicken, shredded

4 spring onions (scallions), minced

2 stalks celery, chopped

150g frozen peas, thawed

2 tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped

For the dressing

3 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar

4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Recipe instructions

can be seen here

Do you like avocados?

If you don't like avocados (and not everyone does) how about these avocado substitutes see here

Related post 

Hints and Tips when buying Avocados - see post here

enjoy your August days

In case you missed last months (July) post you can see it here and June's one is here

You will see a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan