{"id":61958,"date":"2026-10-22T15:44:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2026\/10\/22\/a-nutritious-festive-choice\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T15:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:14:02","slug":"a-nutritious-festive-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2026\/10\/22\/a-nutritious-festive-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"A Nutritious Festive Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PNN-2026-10-22T132211961.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nutritious\" decoding=\"async\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Delhi [India], October 22:<\/strong> Festive menus are evolving, with familiar favourites finding new expressions through fresh ingredients and contemporary flavours. This season, the <strong>World Avocado Organisation (WAO)<\/strong> is encouraging consumers to bring avocado to the festive table as a <strong>nutritious and delicious addition<\/strong> to traditional and modern recipes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturally rich in <strong>healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals<\/strong>, avocado offers an easy way to add more nourishment to festive eating, while its creamy texture, taste and mild flavour make it easy to pair with a variety of dishes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ms. Kavita Devgan, leading dietitian, holistic health consultant, and eminent author<\/strong>, said, \u201cAvocados are nutrient-rich fruits packed with heart-friendly monounsaturated fats, fibre and potassium. They can support heart health, digestion and satiety, while providing a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that make them a wholesome addition to everyday meals.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tradition, with a healthy twist<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avocado can easily find its way into familiar favourites, adding <strong>nutrition, flavour and a creamy texture<\/strong> to everyday preparations. From chutneys, chaat and raita to parathas, salads and festive appetisers, there are plenty of simple ways to enjoy it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think <em>avocado chaat with festive toppings, a creamy avocado dip served alongside traditional snacks, colourful avocado salads for family gatherings or avocado-filled bites<\/em> that add a modern touch to the festive spread.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avocado\u2019s versatility also comes from its different stages of ripeness. <strong>Slightly firm avocados<\/strong> can be sliced or diced for salads, bhel and sandwiches, while <strong>ripe, creamy avocados<\/strong> work well in chutneys, raita, dips, spreads and even desserts. This makes it easy to use avocados across festive meals, family gatherings, and casual evenings with friends and family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not sure which avocado to pick?<\/strong> For immediate consumption, choose one that gives slightly gentle pressure when pressed. If it feels firm, leave it at room temperature for a few days to ripen. This makes it easy to buy avocados ahead of a festive meal and use them when they are ready.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making room for something new<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Festive food doesn\u2019t always have to mean choosing between the traditional and the new. Bringing the two together can open simple, delicious ways to enjoy familiar favourites differently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its <strong>2026 campaign thought, \u201cMake Wellness Joyful,\u201d<\/strong> WAO encourages consumers to discover creative ways to enjoy avocado this festive season bringing together nutrition, flavour and the joy of good food.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Because traditions are worth keeping and sometimes, they\u2019re even better with a healthy twist.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Festive Recipes<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recipe credit: Chef Bristi Kumari (bristihomekitchen): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQOvu7gki1B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQOvu7gki1B<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avocado Chaat Board<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bc cup chopped onion<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup chopped tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 cup boiled chickpeas<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp chopped green chilli<\/li>\n<li>Red chilli powder, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Chaat masala, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Salt, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Black salt, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\u20132 chopped avocados<\/li>\n<li>Pomegranate seeds, as required<\/li>\n<li>Nylon sev, as required<\/li>\n<li>Masala peanuts, as required<\/li>\n<li>Sweet tamarind chutney, as required<\/li>\n<li>Papdi, as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a bowl, combine the chopped onion, tomatoes, boiled chickpeas and green chilli.<\/li>\n<li>Add red chilli powder, chaat masala, salt and black salt. Mix well.<\/li>\n<li>Add the chopped avocado and gently mix, taking care not to mash the avocado.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange the prepared chaat mixture on a serving board.<\/li>\n<li>Top with pomegranate seeds, nylon sev and masala peanuts.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle with sweet tamarind chutney.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange papdi around the chaat and serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the World Avocado Organisation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>World Avocado Organisation (WAO)<\/strong> is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016, representing avocado growers, exporters, and importers worldwide. WAO promotes avocado consumption by sharing evidence-based insights into its nutritional benefits while advocating for sustainable global supply chains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldavocadoorganisation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.worldavocadoorganisation.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>To learn more about WAO, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldavocadoorganisation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.worldavocadoorganisation.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>For further information: <a href=\"mailto:info@worldavocadoorganisation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">info@worldavocadoorganisation.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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