snack

Avocado Whole Wheat Toast

PreconceptionAmericanEasyServes 210 min

Mashed avocado spread over a slice of toasted whole wheat bread.

This quick snack combines whole wheat's complex carbohydrates with the healthy fats of avocado, keeping her blood sugar beautifully stable through the luteal phase when cravings often peak. For him, the folate in the avocado and the zinc in the pumpkin seeds work together on a rolling basis to support robust sperm formation and protect DNA integrity. It's a simple, comforting bite that quietly sets up an ideal foundation for conception.

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One serving≈290 kcal · 9 g protein

Calories290 kcal

Protein8.6 g

Carbs25 g · 2.6g sugar

Fat20 g · 3.1g sat

Fiber9.8 g

Sodium414 mg

Folate102 mcg DFE

Iron2.1 mg

Calcium61 mg

Choline26 mg

Iodine34 mcg

Zinc1.9 mg

from its ingredients

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1 avocado, halved and pitted
½ lemon, juiced
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

1Toast the slices of whole wheat bread to your desired crispness.
2In a small bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
3Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the warm toast.
4Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.

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