The avocado is actually a fruit not a vegetable as most people may think. This hard scaly covered fruit contains 320 calories for one average sized avocado. Although most of us use avocado to make guacamole dip, we can enjoy avocados so many other differ ways, but in particular we can benefit from their vitaminsContinueContinue reading “Health Wise Series: Enjoying the Avocado”
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My Favorite Things: Healthy Smoothies
http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js When it comes to constantly maintaining a healthy diet, it can be a little challenging at times. Especially when you have a busy schedule and you are always on the go with meetings and appointments and simply everyday life. One of my favorite healthy treats that is full of vitamins and nutrients that you canContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Things: Healthy Smoothies”
Health Wise Series #11: Going Nuts Over Pistachios
Pistachios are one of those flavorful nuts that once you start eating them, it is hard to stop. But through research, we now know that it is okay to truly enjoy this nutty favorite. A few handfuls of pistachios each week can actually produce great health benefits. Such as … Reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterolContinueContinue reading “Health Wise Series #11: Going Nuts Over Pistachios”
