By Marlene Parrish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Now through fall is the California avocado season. Make like Goldilocks when you choose one. Press the skin to determine that it is not too hard, not too soft, but juussst right, the fruit barely resisting a slight pressure of a thumb.
Avocados are super versatile as well as a guilt-free indulgence food. I buy at least two a week. The flesh is green-gold, buttery, silky and delicious. Unfortunately, many women think avocados are "fattening." Truth is, most of the fat is the healthy monounsaturated sort that's found in olive oil, which is why avocados consistently make the top-10 lists of so-called rejuvenating and anti-aging foods.
Posted : August 12, 2010 | 
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By Lior L
I interviewed Mike Geary about a month ago regarding nutrition and losing weight and he said that with all of his experience as a professional Nutrition Specialist, he has noticed that most people are amazed to hear some favorite fat burning foods that are best for losing weight and maintaining good health.
You don't want to be bored with all of the regular "healthy foods" you constantly hear about such as fruits and veggies... these are well known. I want to show you some burning fat foods that most people don't realize how super healthy they are for burning fat.
1. Egg Yolks - yes, that's correct... The notoriou...Posted : July 05, 2010 | Comments : 0 |
Avocados, Alkaline, and Your Diet
The pH miracle diet is a revolutionary new way to look at how you eat. The essentials of the diet are to keep the ph balance of food intake at 80% alkaline with 20% acidity. The goal with this diet is to match the ph level of the bloodstream, which runs on the alkaline side. This task can be daunting for many because foods that most people love to indulge themselves on are considered high in acidity. The goal in adding more alkaline into your diet is to identify good sources of alkaline. Creating a comprehensive list of alkaline producing foods will help you make the most of the pH miracle diet.
Alkalizing foods have a tonic effect on the body. By neutralizing the acidity in the bloodstream, alkaline foods act as a breath of fresh air to the system regenerating and restori...Posted : June 12, 2009 | Comments : 0 |
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