Avocado

During April of 2015, I stepped out of the car and onto the beach for the first time in Destin, Florida; the salty sea stung my nose as I breathed in a refreshing breath of briny air. The first step onto the sand was like a bed of blankets; soft and comfortable. The way the white sand glided onto my feet and squished between my toes felt like heaven. The waves were singing a delicate lullaby, pulling me closer to them. As I walk towards the ocean with the warm sand beneath my feet, the cold…

Debunking the Diet Mistakes Done by Fitness Enthusiasts When you are starting out a healthier lifestyle, you seek information from the professionals. Fitness enthusiasts and gurus are immersed in the world of health and nutrition, making it easy to assume the dieting tips they give are facts. But in fact, even the smartest of people can diet mistakes, which can stall your weight loss. Organic food will boost weight loss Organic food has been on the rise and people are starting to be more…

I enjoy theme parties so this Chicken Fajita Recipe is perfect for a Mexican party. This chicken recipe has proved a winner especially with the kids. YOu lay out all the prepared ingredients and guests can build their own fajitas. If you are a health conscious mom like me then at least you know you're getting a few veggies into your kids' diet. Using bottled salsa is a good time saver but making your own is healthier and probably nicer tasting. Chicken Fajitas Ingredients - Serves 4 4…

The Chemistry of Nutrition is used on daily bases. You may find nutrition labels on the side of cereal boxes, food packages, and some restaurant menus. I picked this topic because most people around me use the nutrition facts on food. I will talk about the basics and move onto what some of the foods can do for you... good or bad, how it is digested, and many other things. Since I will be talking about these things, I will be giving examples of each subtopic. The food pyramid is made up of 5…

length such as vegetable oil (Avocado oil), long chain triglyceride (Labrafil isostearique) and GMO. These oils were tested for their effects on the area of ME formed. It was observed that the vegetable oil “Avocado” based systems gave no ME systems for all tested surfactants except for T80/Labrasol and the area of ME was the smallest among all S/CoS ratios compared to the other oil based systems (GMO or Labrafil) (Figures 1 and 2). This was reported because Avocado oil is a vegetable oil of…

America. Mexican cuisine is a fusion of Mesoamerican cooking (extending from central Mexico to areas in Central America) with European influences, particularly Spanish elements after the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs in the 16th century. Corn, beans, avocados, tomatoes, and chili peppers are staples along with rice, meats, and dairy introduced by the Spanish. Besides specific ingredients, the Spanish also introduced European cooking techniques and various herbs…

teaspoons sesame oil • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, torn • ½ cup Thai basil leaves, torn • 1 cup bean sprouts • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed • 2 cups kelp noodles, raw • 1 avocado • 2/3 cup watermelon radish, julienned • ½ cup raw cashews • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds For the sauce: • 1 ripe avocado, pitted • 2 teaspoons lemongrass, chopped • 1 teaspoon green curry paste • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped • ½ cup carrot juice, freshly squeezed • Pinch of sea salt •…

formaldehyde-releasing chemicals which manufacturers add to increase the product's shelf life. Go gentle on your face, and save some cash with these options you will find around the house. 1. Avocado Use the oily pulp of an avocado to clean your face with a cotton swab. Tip: Readymade avocado oil is an easy alternative. 2. Oatmeal Grains will cleanse and gently exfoliate your skin. Oatmeal is one of the best examples. To make oatmeal, all you have to do is grind some slow-cooking…

antioxidant polyphenols which minimize swelling of the cardiovascular system. Ensure that you opt for extra-virgin olive oil because it is typically regarded as the healthiest option! Avocado Add a small amount of avocado to a spinach salad or sandwich to boost the quantity of heart-healthy fats in your food intake. Avocados are full of monounsaturated fat that helps them to reduce LDL levels while increasing the quantity of HDL cholesterol within your body. They enable the absorption of other…

Chicken Soup with Curry and Squash Calories: 219/serving Carbohydrates: 41 grams Ingredients 1/2 yellow onion (sliced thinly) 2 tablespoons coconut or canola oil 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated) Kosher salt (to taste) 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 pound Butternut squash (peeled and diced into large chunks) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups of chicken stock 1 tablespoon thyme (minced) 1 tablespoon garlic (grated) 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 can of tomato (diced) 1/2 pound sweet…