I bet that if I threw out the word “avocado,” your mind would immediately think of guacamole.

Most of us have a hard time resisting this wonderful dip and why should we? Even those of us following the Weight Watchers program can easily fit guacamole into our eating plan. (Read more for a Classic Guacamole recipe, courtesy of Weight Watchers.)

But avocados are so much more than a main ingredient for guacamole. As a stand-alone or in various recipes, the fruit can easily play a bigger role in our diet and possibly our overall health.

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