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.

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Hello my food lover fans,

This is Katrina Smith, the creator of Living Better Cafe and, I would like to say: Thank you very much for hanging in there. I know your taste buds have been hungry, and you have been giving them what they want while thinking inexpensively. And that is great that you have been saving less because who need to over spend on food, when you can save more money. So, Living Better Cafe, is here to bring you more exciting news, and what is that exactly? Living Better Cafe will be adding a new post called: Daily Bits. And not to get confused with, Hot Out Of The Oven, Daily Bits, is a blog article that will take you behind the scene of, what you are eating on the regular basis. I know you all have been wanting to know what, you are placing in your mouth. And who could bring you more information about it? Living Better Cafe of course. Therefore, Living Better Cafe and Katrina Smith, hope that you enjoy this article when it hits. And do help spread the word about, what has you living inexpensively with your family and friends because I know they would want to live inexpensively too.


Happy Journey's to living Better

Gluten free spaghetti

Living Better Cafe says: If you love spaghetti, you would love this recipe because it's made with a twist.

Serve: 4

Note: when cooking with gnocchi, you will need to pay close attention to the cooking process because this pasta will turn to mashed potatoes if not tend to.

2 boxes (12 oz.) Gnocchi (I used Cappello's brand because it's Paleo friendly, gluten-free, and grain-free.)

1 Jar (24 oz.) Spaghetti sauce, or Salsa ( I used Peach Pineapple Chipotle Salsa, it adds a twist of flavor.)

1 box (7.3 oz.) Veggie breakfast sausage, sliced and chopped into small pieces. (I used Hillary's Apple Maple Veggie Breakfast Sausage.)

1 Tbsp. Coconut oil

1 handful Spinach, chopped (* you can tear the spinach up.)


Pasta Directions:

1. In a medium-size pot, add the gnocchi to 3-4 quarts of water. And make sure it comes to a boil, stir gently. Be sure to keep the stirring process going, every 30 seconds until the pasta floats.

2. Remove the pasta away from the heat, and drain.

 Sauce Directions:

1. In a medium size fry pan, add coconut oil.

2. Once the pan is good and hot, add in breakfast sausage, and a few handfuls of spinach. And cook until, the sausage is browned, and the spinach has shrunken down.

3. In a small saucepot, add in your sauce. Plus your sausage and spinach mixture. Stir until everything becomes Incorporated.

4. .Add pasta and sauce to your plate. And enjoy.

Living Better Cafe would love to hear from you. So, do consider leaving your comments in the section down below. Please share this recipe among others, with your family and friends.

Cranberry and Spice Oatmeal

What better way to fuel your brain, and lower your cholesterol? By fixing yourself a Hardy bowl of: Cranberry and Spice Oatmeal. Its loaded with a lot of 💓 healthy essential, your body will love.

Serve: 1

1/2 c. Old fashioned Oats

1 pinch course Himalayan salt

1/2 c. Whole Cranberries

1 1/2 tsp. Sugar ( you can use sugar substitute)

1/4 tsp. All spice

Directions:

1. Bring 1 c. Water to a boil.

2. Add oats, salt, all spice, sugar and cranberries inside your bowl.

3. Once water has come to a boil, pour over your oatmeal and stir.

Tadpole Soup

Living Better Cafe, knows how cold the weather is. So, why not create this hot bowl of Tadpole soup. As this soup has, a unique spin on, Egg drop soup. But, made with, using poached eggs.

Serve: 5

5 c. Chicken broth, or vegetable broth
1-1/4 (oz.) Pkg. Seaweed
5 eggs
2-1/2 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp.- 1-1/2 tsp. Rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. - 2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt

Directions:

Poached eggs:

1. Fill a medium size sauce pan with 2-3 inches of water, and allow the water to come, to a boil over high heat. Reducing the heat down to medium- low, pour in the rice wine vinegar and salt, and keeping the water at a light simmer.

Soup:

1. Add broth inside of a sauce pan, and crushed red pepper flakes, allow to come to a boil.

2. Add in poached eggs, and serve with seaweed.

Apple and Spice Float

Living Better Cafe, has the perfect ice cream float, your taste buds are going to love, and why it's right up falls alley.

Serve:1

1 apple and spice tea bag
1 c. Cold water
1-2 scoop ice cream

Directions:

1. Pour water inside the cup, and place the tea bag inside, and allow to steep, until, your preferable taste.

2. Remove the tea bag, and add in ice cream. (No sugar, or sugar substitute needed)

3. Sit back and enjoy the taste.

Pumpkin Cake

Living Better Cafe, knows that some of you may have seen this recipe before. But, Katrina has switch this recipe around, and transformed this super moist recipe into a "Cake". So, if you have enjoyed the taste of eating: Pumpkin Cupcakes, you will enjoy devouring this delicate cake.

Serves: 8

1 c. Margarine
2 c. pure cane sugar
4 egg's, leave at room temperature
2 1/2 c. self- rising flour
1 c. Milk or Water
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 (15.oz.) can pumpkin or Pumpkin puree
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp.Ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Ground Clove

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9 in pan.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Combine the milk and vanilla, pumpkin, cinnamon,nutmeg,clove, and alternately to the creamed mixture with the flour, ending with the flour. Mix only as much as necessary. Pour batter into the prepared 9 in pan.

4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.