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How
to Select Avocados
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When buying avocados,
keep in mind that avocado skin is a formidable barrier from outside damage,
so make sure to look for fruits that are relatively free of skin defects
or bruises. Skin blemishes will rarely affect the inside pulp quality.
A good avocado will feel heavy for its size, meaning it has a lot of moisture.
Ripe avocados that are ready to eat will yield to pressure when gently
squeezed. If pressing leaves a dent, the avocado is very ripe and suitable
for mashing. If you love avocados it is a good idea to stock up on all
stages of fruit; fruits which will ripen in 3-4 days, fruits which will
ripen in 2-3 days, and ripe fruit to use immediately.
NOTE: Once avocados are
at a desired stage of ripeness, they may be refrigerated for up to 2 -
3 days.
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TOP
10 BEAUTY FOODS
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All fruits
and veggies have antioxidant
power - a formidable weapon against aging. Make sure you eat lots of the
top 10:
Bluberries
Blackberries
Strawberries
Oranges
Brussels
sprouts
Plums
Broccoli
florets
Beets
Kale
Spinach |
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BLACK
CURRANTS
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Although we usually think
of citrus
fruits as the main source of vitamin C, black
currants contain much more of this vital nutrient. Just one cup has
nearly 203 mg. of vitamin C, or about 338 percent of the RDA (Recommended
Daily Allowance), compared with about 69 mg. for a 4-1/2 oz. orange.
The oil from black currant
seeds also contains rich stores of gamma
linolenic acid, one of the omega-3
EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids). |
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THINK
FIGS
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| This versatile fruit contains
generous amounts of calcium, phosphorus, iron and fibre. If figs
are dipped in semisweet chocolate they will make a decadent addition to
your festive table. |
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Banana
Could Help
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| Stop choking - If
a pill gets stuck in your throat, chewing a banana well and swallowing
it should dislodge the pill. |
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Healthy
way to ward off mild depression
The carbohydrate
connection to more upbeat moods is not news. There are plenty of edibles
besides chocolate, alcohol and caffeine
that are capable of producing positive shifts in mood, mental function
and overall energy levels. The best mood enhancing foods are actually fruit
juices because of their super fast insulin response. Healthy carbohydrates
like fruits, vegetables and grains
can lift up sagging spirits for longer periods of time than sweet treats.
Researchers have long recognized the effects of carbohydrate components
(such as starch and sugar)
on levels of serotonin,
a chemical messenger in our brain that causes positive changes in behavior
and attitude. When starches
and sugars are consumed, they trigger a surge of insulin,
which in turn increases levels of tryptophan,
an amino
acid, in the brain. Tryptophan is than converted into serotonin, creating
in people a feeling of well-being. For the best serotonin effect, high-carb
foods should be eaten by themself, without protein or fat. Protein
interferes with the release of serotonin and fat slows digestion.
For maximum effectiveness,
eat your complex carbs on an empty stomach, and do not eat anything else
for about half an hour. |
