Daily Bites...Oats

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Hello and welcome to, Living Better Cafe, Fifth blog post article called: Daily Bites. This article will take you more in-depth behind the scene of, what you are eating on a daily basis. So, who want to know, what they are placing in their system on a regular basis? Once again,Living Better Cafe knows... and thats the founder of this blog, Katrina Smith. Therefore, take it away Katrina.

Living Better Cafe, is going to target oats, and not just one type of oats. You will learn about: Whole Oats and Steel Cut Oats. But, first Katrina Smith wants to share her story behind Oats. So, Katrina take it away.

You all know me for writing, Living Better Cafe, and how I bring you recipes and tips on saving money. And how I tell you how good food is for you. But, just like everyone one else, I too have food that I do not like eating. And of course, Living Better Cafe is bringing it to you. I know all the good benefits of eating Oatmeal. But, just like everyone else has their likes and dislikes, Oatmeal and I go along way back. And I won't share to much right now... I don't want to gross you out. I will just say that: the texture of hot Oatmeal, reminds me of slime. If you can get what I am saying. So, I will hand it over to Living Better Cafe.

Yes! We all get the picture, Katrina, and thanks for keeping it all together...we don't need anyone turning heads asking for paper towels. Now, let's get straight to talking about: Oats. And why not start with Quick Oats? We all get the fact that Oatmeal is good for us. But, it can stun some in different ways. So, Living Better Cafe is going to break it down for you, by giving you a did you know fact.

Living Better Cafe says: did you know that, Oats are one of the healthiest grains on the planet. And that Oats have multiple benefits, and they include the following:

* Lower cholesterol

* Lower blood sugar

* Lower the risk of heart disease

* Weight loss

* Immune booster

* Prevent Cancer

* Energy booster

* Helps prevent and treat Diabetes

*High in Fiber

So, that the benefits of Oats. But, what is the difference between the two... Living Better Cafe did mention: Quick Oats and Steel Cut Oats. And we are going to cover that right now.

Quick Oats are basically known as, quick cooking Oats, they go through the same process as, Rolled Oats. And they go through a rolling machine, that flatten them, into thinner flakes. Quick Oats, cook faster than Regular Oats, and they are loaded up with more protein. And Steel Cut Oats, are also called: Irish Oats, which is Whole Oats that have been cut with a steel blade.

And that is very interesting to come to think about it, the whole processing of how Oats are made. But, out of the two, which one cooks faster? Its not that hard to figure out that, Quick Oats cook faster than Steel Cut.

And there you have it, the different between Quick Oats and Steel Cut Oats. As Quick and Steel Cut Oats, carry the same benefits.

Daily Bites... Banana's

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Hello and welcome to, Living Better Cafe, Fourth blog post article called: Daily Bites. This article will take you more in-depth behind the scene of, what you are eating on a daily basis. So, who want to know, what they are placing in their system on a regular basis? Once again,Living Better Cafe knows... and thats the founder of this blog, Katrina Smith. Therefore, take it away Katrina.

Banana's are loaded with many essential vitamins and minerals like Potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, folate, niacin, riboflavin and of course, B6. We never thought, about all the other essential vitamins that Banana's have that contribute to keeping, our body functioning properly. So, Living Better Cafe, is here to share the wonderful benefits of Banana's, with a did you know fact.

Did you know:

1. Living Better Cafe said earlier that, Banana's had vitamins. But, did you know that, Banana's are loaded with Fiber. Yes both soluble and insoluble fiber and with both, it helps to slow down digestion.

2. Banana's helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, and coronary heart disease.

3. Banana's are low in sodium. Which is good for people with high blood pressure.

4. Here goes those vitamins again, Potassium,iron, magnesium, folate, niacin, riboflavin and B6. Banana's are classified as the powerhouse fruit...it holds a lot health benefits. Like, helps fight anaemia with is a condition in the blood. And when you're blood count is low, it can cause the following: fatigue, shorten in breath, and paleness.

So, when it comes to finding the right fruit, to get the job done. Choose the Banana.

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Daily bites... Avocado

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Hello and welcome to, Living Better Cafe, new blog post article called: Daily Bites. This article will take you more in-depth behind the scene of, what you are eating on a daily basis. So who want to know, what they are placing in their system on a regular basis? Living Better Cafe knows... and thats the founder of this blog, Katrina Smith. Therefore, take it away Katrina.

We all have likes and dislikes, when it comes to eating and that is normal. But, did you know that, we tend to not like the things that are more healthier for us. And we love to eat more of the things that, are not health at all. And that goes to show us, why we have some of the problems, we have today. But, I am not here to prescribed you any food regimen... that is up to you and your physician.

What I am here to tell you is this: Avocado's have been around for 10,000 years. And they have been a part of the Mexican diet. Prehistorian have gathered evidence of avocado consumption leading back almost 10,000 years in central Mexico. And it was said that, researchers believe that humans began to cultivating this fruit about 5,000 years ago, according to Avoseedo website. Living Better Cafe is shocked at this fact, and I know you are too. So, Living Better Cafe is going to go a little bit deeper because this fruit is good for you in so many ways, with a did you know fact.

Did you know:

We all know our fruits from, our vegetables? correct ! So, there is no need to go in a really long story about: How to tell the difference between the two. Therefore, lets just jump right into this "Healthy fruit". But, just for a little refresher, Living Better Cafe, will say this much. Avocado's grow on trees, and they are classified as, being the tree fruit. Now there is more to this wonderful fruit as you begin to read along. Living Better Cafe, will give you eleven good facts about: Avocado's.

I bet you did not know this:

1. Do not shy away from this fruit, when it comes to eating fat. And yes you heard me correctly. Avocado's are loaded with healthy fat's that, our body needs. Especially, for people who have Seizure disorders, as you all may know the Ketogentic diet.

2. When it comes to wanting fiber, this fruit carry's ten grams, and that is only in one avocado alone.

3. Living Better Cafe, is stepping out of the kitchen on this one. But, it will still do your body good. Avocado's are great for your skin, by making facial mask and ect...

4. Do you have a problem with Cholesterol? Eating avocado will help lower your cholesterol. Do you remember when I mention that, avocado's having healthy fats. Avocado's are loaded with Monounsaturated fat (the good fat that, our body needs) this helps boost, your (HDL) the good cholesterol and lower, your (LDL) the bad Cholesterol.

5. Did someone say Guacamole? exchanging your sour cream, makes a perfect dip or a spread.

6. Looking for a gluten free snack? grab an avocado.

7. Looking for an inexpensive anti aging cream? apply avocado to your skin.

8. Avocados are loaded with more potassium than Banana's.

9. Avocados ripen quicker than banana's. (But, did you know this: Avocado's and Banana's carry the same type of gas. So, if you have Banana's and they are not ripe yet, Placing an avocado next to them, inside a bag.)

10. Looking for a protein boost? Go make yourself a sandwich

11. Avocado is a great substitute for butter.

Here is one last bite:

Do you have a green thumb, and want to start your own garden? Do not toss away the seed of this fruit. Remove all the green flush from the seed, and wash it. Once wash, allow to dry and remove the skin from the seed. Next place the seed in some water, and keep in a warm place. you do not want to drown the seed, just enough to cover it slightly.

Next, after you have noticed that the seed has cracked on one, or both end's, you want to remove it from the water. Place two tooth pick's on both sides ( Not were it has crack at.) Place inside of a glass container, filled with water ( Make sure the water is covering the base of the avocado seed.) How to tell the difference from the top and bottom, the bottom is flatter, and the top is pointer.

*Reminder

Make sure to change the water because it will evaporate, and you want to keep the base of the seed wet.


This is Living Better Cafe saying: Before you take your next bite, fulfill your mind with the fact's.