Drs. Bill and Jim Sears rank avocados #1 on their Top 10 List of fruits because avocados are nutrient dense, meaning they provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories.
"The avocado's smooth, creamy consistency makes it a great first fresh fruit for babies to enjoy. Additionally, they are easy to prepare. Ripe avocados can be served without any cooking; which is a big time saver for parents."
The Drs. Sears include California Avocados as both the number one fruit on their "Top 10 Fruits" list and as an entry on their "Top 12 Family Foods" list. "Avocados are great for growing kids, they are one of the only fruits that contain monounsaturated fats," said Dr. Jim Sears. "A one-ounce serving of avocado contains 3.5 grams of unsaturated fats, which are known to be important for normal growth and development of the central nervous system and brain."
Dr. William Sears is the father of eight children, ages 19 to 44 years, and author of over 40 books on childcare. A pediatrician for over 35 years, he currently lives and practices pediatrics along with his two sons, Dr. Bob and Dr. Jim, in San Clemente, California. Dr. Sears received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the largest children's hospital in the world, where he served as Associate Ward Chief of the newborn nursery and Associate Professor of Pediatrics. In addition to writing many books...
Dr. William Sears is the father of eight children, ages 19 to 44 years, and author of over 40 books on childcare. A pediatrician for over 35 years, he currently lives and practices pediatrics along with his two sons, Dr. Bob and Dr. Jim, in San Clemente, California. Dr. Sears received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the largest children's hospital in the world, where he served as Associate Ward Chief of the newborn nursery and Associate Professor of Pediatrics. In addition to writing many books and scientific articles, Dr. Sears is a medical and parenting consultant to Babytalk and Parenting magazines. Dr. Sears is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a fellow of the Royal College of Pediatricians.
"Dr. Bill" (as his little patients call him) and his wife Martha have been guests on over 100 television shows including: "20/20," "Donahue," "Good Morning America." "Oprah Winfrey," "CBS This Morning," "CNN," "Today Show," "Dateline" and the "Dr. Phil Show". . Dr. Bill is also the online pediatrician for Parenting.com. . Bill and Martha are best known for their Sears Parenting Library published by Little Brown: "The Pregnancy Book," "The Birth Book," "The Baby Book," "The Discipline Book," "The Breastfeeding Book," "The Fussy Baby Book," "The A.D.D. Book," "The Family Nutrition Book," "The Premature baby Book," "The Baby Sleep Book," "The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood," "Prime-Time Health," and their most recent book "The Portable Pediatrician." Their website is www.AskDrSears.com.
Dr. Jim Sears, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and co-host of the 2010 Emmy Award-winning medical talk show "The Doctors." The wildly popular series is syndicated in the United States and 22 countries around the globe.
Dr. Jim's sense of adventure frequently leads him to be the show's "guinea pig" for medical mysteries or testing new treatments on the air - often to hilarious effect. His "everyman" good sportsmanship has naturally made him an audience favorite. Along with this work on the show, Dr. Jim serves as the
Dr. Jim's sense of adventure frequently leads him to be the show's "guinea pig" for medical mysteries or testing new treatments on the air - often to hilarious effect. His "everyman" good sportsmanship has naturally made him an audience favorite. Along with this work on the show, Dr. Jim serves as the Children's Health Specialist for the AOL Medical Advisory Board. He has been featured on Parenting.com's "Ask the Experts," and has written for Prevention, Parenting and BabyTalk magazine among many others.
He is co-author of "The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood" (Little, Brown 2006), "Father's First Steps - Twenty-Five Things Every New Father Should Know" (Harvard Common Press 2006), "The Premature Baby Book" (Little, Brown 2004), "The Baby Sleep Book" (Little, Brown 2006) and the best-selling "The Baby Book - Revised Edition" (Little, Brown 2003).
Dr. Jim frequently travels the country speaking about the importance of good family nutrition. In his entertaining lectures, he shares many of the nutritional changes that keep his family healthy and helped him lose more than 40 pounds! He is most passionate about the vital role that nutrition plays in a variety of medical and behavioral problems. Visit, www.AskDrSears.com, a great resource for parents developed by Drs. Sears, America's Family Pediatricians.
As a parent, you want to ensure your baby eats the freshest and most nutritious food possible. When you make your own baby food with Fresh California Avocados, you can alter the texture exactly to your little one's liking. And you can be assured each serving offers nutrients including substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories. One-fifth of a medium avocado, or a one-ounce serving, has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, including 4% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for vitamin E, 4% vitamin C, 8% folate, 8% fiber, 2% iron, 4% potassium, with 81 micrograms of lutein and 19 micrograms of beta-carotene.
Fresh California Avocados can be a delicious part of your family's healthy lifestyle. Get inspired by these tasty kid- and family-friendly entrees, sides, desserts, drinks and more.
Peary Tasty Avocados
Ripe pears and Fresh California Avocados combine for tasty, fresh baby food.
Peachy Avocados
Fresh California Avocados and sweet ripe peaches make a tasty homemade baby food.
Baby's First California Avocado
Use a blender or food processor to make homemade baby food and add formula, juice or cooking water to thin out easy-to-swallow avocado puree.
Creamy Banana-Cado Baby Food
Fresh California Avocados and sweet ripe bananas are easy to mash together for homemade baby food.
Lady Bugs on a Stick
Start with prepared salsa, combine with mashed avocado and spread onto celery stalks. Top with grape tomatoes and enjoy!
Pick Up Sticks
California Avocados, American cheese, red apple and grapes are skewered on pretzel sticks to create a tasty snack your kids will love to help make and eat.
Happy Face Caesar Salad
Salad time is fun time with this easy Happy Face Caesar Salad recipe. Be creative with three simple ingredients: a Caesar Salad kit, chicken strips and Fresh California Avocado.
