Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black | From nutrition to everyday habits—health made doable
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Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black | From nutrition to everyday habits—health made doable
Guac & Roll! Fun Facts About Avocados!
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Join Dr. Black in this 'Eat Your Greens' podcast episode as she dives into the delicious world of avocados. Discover fun and unusual facts about this favorite fruit, its historical roots, nutritional benefits, and versatile uses. From avocado's Aztec origins and its amusing associations to its fiber-rich, heart-healthy fats and unique culinary applications, Dr. Black shares insights and tips on enjoying avocados in various dishes. Learn how to keep your avocados fresh, enhance antioxidant absorption with tomatoes, and even use avocado peels for natural dyes. Don't miss these fun avocado tips to inspire your plant-based journey!
Easy Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Mash together canned chickpeas and 1 large or 2 small avocados.
Add the juice of a 1/2 of a lemon, 1 Tbs Dijon mustard, salt & pepper to taste, chopped green onion, and whatever fresh herbs you like such as cilantro, parsley, or thyme.
Throw in a tablespoon of wheat germ for extra B vitamins and fiber and mix it all together.
Spread on toasted whole grain bread with your favorite sandwich veggies and enjoy!
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