Avocado

More Reasons to Love Avocados

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Cat Ebeling – Avocados have become the darling of the many healthy and weight loss diets, as well as being a staple of the Paleo diet. They are having their ‘moment’ in the spotlight for sure! And for good reason! We all know that they are very healthy for us, low glycemic/low carb and full of super nutrients like healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and serious phytochemicals, but wait—there’s more!

Avocados have been gaining steadily in popularity over the last ten years. In fact, the rate of consumption of avocados has about doubled in the last ten years and demand keeps growing! Mexico and Latin America are some of the biggest suppliers along with California. Did you know that there are actually over a thousand different types of avocados, but here in the United States, we mainly see the popular Hass avocado most of the time. Continue reading →

Foods to Boost Your Mood

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Brain FunctionAlex ‘Earthie Mama’ Du Toit – How are you feeling? Could your mental state use an uplift? What you are putting in your body could be contributing to the way you feel. I’m sure you have heard the famous quote from Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This saying is something to live by. Before running off to the doctor, maybe ask yourself can I find something from nature that can heal me.

This goes for mental health as well. There has been a continuous rise in people having mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Rather then beginning at the psychiatrists, try looking at your overall diet and add foods that are good for your mood. New research suggests getting the right foods into your diet regularly can shift your mental state. This includes taming your stress, reducing anxiety and fighting off depression. There are certain foods that can help give yourself a mental uplift. Continue reading →

Eat This Protein-Packed Breakfast to Reduce Inflammation And Your Waistline

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Healthy Food House – Most of us usually consume the same meal for breakfast and it becomes a boring routine. However, today we will offer a delicious and healthy breakfast that will help you reduce inflammation and lose the excess weight.

eggs It includes ingredients that you usually use for your meals, but they will be differently combined.

Moreover, this meal is packed with proteins and it will promote weight loss and it will increase your muscle mass, as well as fats that will provide energy, as well as other ingredients that will keep you full for long.

This is how to prepare it.

Avocado Baked Eggs

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 avocado
  • Pepper, salt, turmeric or cayenne pepper (to taste)

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How To Grow An Avocado Tree For Endless Organic Avocados

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Real Farmacy –  Avocados are highly nutritious and flavored, whether we’re talking about salad, guacamole, or straight up! They are a key staple for a nutritious and delicious diet. Try growing an avocado tree at home if you don’t like making regular trips to the grocery store for your daily supply of fresh avocados, can’t find organic ones, or are fed up with spending so much for quality produce. It’s surprisingly easy. You will see how you too can get a full–grown avocado tree from a little seed in 10 easy steps. Here’s what you need to do:

STEP 1

Remove the seed and gently wash off any fruit stuck to it to prevent molding. Soaking the pit for a few minutes in some water first will make this task easier. Be careful NOT to remove the brown skin from the pit!

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All About Avocados – Health Benefits, Tips And Recipes

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“You’ll find different varieties of avocado around the world; some taste undeniably divine (generally the rich, fatty, butter-like varieties like the world’s most common variety, Hass) and others are more watery, working best if they are jazzed up a little before eating.” T Bourne

avocadoOne of my favourite memories ever, is a sitting in the jungle in Maui, cutting open an avocado the size of a rugby ball, followed by four of us tucking in with spoons, savouring every bite, whilst the rest of the world momentarily fell away.

When it comes to avocado, I have to say that I am the world’s biggest fan. My mum (one of my favourite people in the whole world) who lives on the rather paradise-like-avocado-heaven-island of Kauai, loves avos too and is rather blessed to have her very own avocado tree in her garden. When it’s not in season, someone else’s tree always is. This still doesn’t explain why my mum’s tree is NEVER in fruiting season when I go visit! The most I have ever achieved with an avocado tree here in Somerset, England is those cute little, self-seeding pits that spring up from the compost pile every year…

Many noteworthy health benefits of avocado

Avocados are laden with health benefits, so it is no wonder that they rank at the top of every discerning health seekers menu. Some of the most noteworthy benefits are its superfood, nutrient richness. Avocado contains an abundance of potassium (twice as much as a banana), copper, fibre and lots of vitamins B5, B6, K and C. Its healthy plant fat helps to ensure healthy cholesterol levels, lowering the risk of heart disease. Avocados are also thought to help keep the brain, eyes and blood pressure healthy, whilst large amounts of the plant phytonutrients polyphenols and flavonoids, work as a good anti-inflammatory agent.

Tips on choosing a good avocado

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