Today it is snowing and I am craving a salad with avocado.
Recently, the popularity of the avocado has been rising. It is now included on every Friday's, Red Robin, and more menus.
Avocados are great. They are native to Central Mexico. Dark green on the outside and light green on the inside. The texture of the fruit is a bit soft and creamy feeling, like solid butter. Avocados do more than look good in our food.
They are high in monounsaturated fat. This is a good fat. Avocados are great for vegetarians or people who eat little meat. For those who don't know -- avocado is the main ingredient in guacamole. Delicioso!
Avocados have more potassium than bananas. They are great for regulating metabolism and high blood pressure. Because the fat content is so high, avocados should not be eaten daily. This is especially true if you are watching your weight. But one avocado split into smaller servings throughout the week will help to control and maintain your metabolism.
Keep up with your before shower exercises. I got bored with it, so I switched a few of the moves for a little variety. If it is difficult to do each day, take it down to every other day... but don't stop. Let's keep it movin'!
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Friday, March 8, 2013
The Amazing Avocado
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Smoothies part 2
So I am loving this smoothie kick. Every day I make myself a delicious spinach, water, and berry smoothie.
BUT.... yesterday my fiance was eating some goooood looking cookies and I thought "I wish my smoothie tasted a little more like cookies"
I found an amazing blog that has smoothie recipes that tell you what they're good for. For instance.. one is for working out, one for weight loss, muscle building. And they sound much better tasting than my spinach and berry.
I will start sneaking some of these as treat smoothies.
I am still doing the pre-shower workout. I love it. It is quick and easy and I feel like I am sticking to my goals by doing it each day. I also do other exercises on days when I'm a little MORE motivated.
Smoothies from Super Skinny Me
BUT.... yesterday my fiance was eating some goooood looking cookies and I thought "I wish my smoothie tasted a little more like cookies"
I found an amazing blog that has smoothie recipes that tell you what they're good for. For instance.. one is for working out, one for weight loss, muscle building. And they sound much better tasting than my spinach and berry.
I will start sneaking some of these as treat smoothies.
I am still doing the pre-shower workout. I love it. It is quick and easy and I feel like I am sticking to my goals by doing it each day. I also do other exercises on days when I'm a little MORE motivated.
Smoothies from Super Skinny Me
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