I heart avocados

Little H, however, does not seem to share my love. After a one week break from solids (yeah, it was going that bad), he started on them again last Thursday. Since he's almost 7 months old, I thought we would've made more progress with solids by now. I re-introduced butternut squash first because that seemed to be the food he disliked the least. This time around, he seems to be liking it more. So next up was mashed avocado... this one's not a big hit. He tolerates it, but makes a funny face every time it actually makes it into his mouth (usually he just chews on the spoon and avocado falls down his chin). And so it goes.

Personally, I think avocados are extremely yummy.... so buttery when they are good and ripe. I eat them on sandwiches and salads, with eggs, and of course when they're used to make guacamole. And they're pretty delicious by themselves too. Obviously, Little H doesn't agree.

As luck would have it, they're also good for you. According to a recent article "Absolutely happy!" in the March issue of Parenting magazine, avocados are a flat-belly food. (Now do I have your attention?) Yup, apparently eating them can help you lose weight in your tummy. Avocados are rich in potassium, which helps counteract the negative effects of salty foods by helping bring water into the cells, where it should be.

*Here are a couple other avocado nutrition facts (had to sneak it in here): They contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated "healthy" fat that helps decrease bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL). They're also rich in the nutrient folate, which is also important for heart health. (There are even more health benefits, but I'll spare you any more boring facts.)

Now, where was I? Oh yeah, flat-belly foods. Here are some more the article lists: berries, cherries & grapes, low-fat dairy, lean protein, whole grains, healthy fat (nuts, olives, flaxseed oil, avocado, and chocolate!), green tea, and beans. Bonus for me because I love this stuff.

Little H is actually trying to put on some weight (he's a bit under where he should be), so maybe that's why he's not eating up those avocados. Maybe he's smarter than I give him credit for. As long as he maintains that adorable, round baby belly, then I'm happy :)