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Should You Include the Avocado in Your Weight Loss Plan? Useful Information to Know by Todd S. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 23 Jun 2009 5:11pm Avocados have enjoyed a controversial history, and nutritionists and doctors have told us to stay away from them more often than not. This controversy is understandable since an avocado weighs in at a hefty 325-400 calories each. On top of that, it has 28-33 grams of fat, or an 80% fat to calorie ratio!! With these statistics, can we afford to in ... Read on »

Marketing Testicles: The Avocado Story by Dhrumil Purohit Patient Expert

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 6:04pm Via NPR News: On May 15, 1915, in the posh new Hotel Alexandria in Los Angeles, a cadre of California farmers gathered to decide the fate of a new crop. The ahuacate, a pebbly-skinned, pear-shaped fruit, had been a staple food in Mexico, and Central and South America since 500 B.C. In the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors fell in ... Read on »

GIVEAWAY! Enter for your chance to win 8 free Avocados: Straight from the tree to your door! by lisakthrives Posted Tue 08 Mar 2011 7:11am I have many exciting things going on right now, and I’d like to tell you about them, but I’ll save that for later—for now I’ll just tell you about the giveaway! Here’s the story: Last week I tweeted about avocados. Obviously because avocados are awesome, and I eat one everyday. I got a response from @SoCalAvocados with a link to th ... Read on »

Avocado Pear Smoothie – A 38 Power Foods Cookbook Recipe by Martha M. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Fri 29 Jun 2012 9:00am Avocado Pear Smoothie My exploration of power foods continues this week with this lovely pale green Avocado Pear Smoothie, a refreshing healthy way to start the day with just 4 Weight WatchersPointsPlus value. A group of bloggers led by Mireya of My Healthy Eating Habits , is working their way through the healthy ingredients ... Read on »

Chili Crusted Ahi Tuna & Avocado Salad with Cilantro Garlic Dressing (GF!) … and Fave Five Friday: Healthy Tuna Recipes! by NutritionistInTheKitch Posted Fri 15 Mar 2013 10:09am Mar 15 2013 Chili Crusted Ahi Tuna & Avocado Salad with Cilantro Garlic Dressing (GF!) … and Fave Five Friday: Healthy Tuna Recipes! Dairy Free / Dinner / Fave Five Friday / Gluten Free / Lunch / Salads / Seafood Posted by Christal Tweet First, let’s all just p ... Read on »

How to Eat and Stay Fit Like an Olympian by Pink Lemonade .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 02 Aug 2012 5:45pm With the 2012 Summer Olympics underway, athletes are on their A-game. And when it comes to bringing home that medal, Olympians and coaches alike understand the importance of healthy-eating, along with practice. Given your busy lifestyle and lack of time, you don’t need a team of professionals setting and monitoring your daily schedul ... Read on »

Showing Avocados Some Love by The New Healthy Posted Fri 13 Apr 2012 9:02am This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico . All opinions are 100% mine. As you may know, I'm pretty obsessed with avocados. Not only are they delicious, but they're extremely nutritious! Avocados provide almost 20 essential nutrients (including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid) and plenty of heart-healthy ... Read on »

VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT FRUIT & VEGETABLES by PrettySmartOne .. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 21 Apr 2009 11:33pm I found this very interesting information on chidiet.com Facts about fruit and vegetable eating AboutFruitsandVegetables “Ask your doctor about Fruits and Vegetables. They might be right for you.” Information about Fruits and Vegetables HOW TO USE:FruitsandVegetablesare taken orally when hunger is present. TakeFruitsandV ... Read on »

A is for Avocado and Almonds by Doris Patient Expert

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 5:08pm One of the funny things that happens when your friends notice the healthy glow in your skin, the abundant energy level and how good you look in jeans are the questions about your diet. It's actually interesting to find that most people insist you have to be on a "diet" if you are fit. I've never thought of myself as a "dieter" but just s ... Read on »

Avocado Lime Popsicles by Shelley Alexander Posted Thu 21 Feb 2013 11:02pm I have professed my love for avocado on many occasions on my blog so when I got an advanced copy of the fabulous new cookbook, Nourished Kitchen Guide to Grain-free, Dairy-free Baking, Sweets and Treats from Jenny at Nourished Kitchen, and I saw the recipe for avocado lime popsicles, I knew I had to make them and share with all of you! These e ... Read on »