Avocados often have a bad reputation as the fruit that’s high in fat. But the kind of fat in avocados is monounsaturated, the kind that is good for you. Avocados also contain lots of nutrients including antioxidants. This makes avocados an excellent fruit for snacking.
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Guacamole
2 ripe avocados
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons [...]
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Curry powder isn’t a spice on its own but rather a mixture of spices. The mix can be as simple as a few spices or as complex as 20 or more. This zesty blend is great for seasoning everything from marinades to meat, and it really can help to punch up a sandwich.
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Grapes are a popular snack, not just because of their flavor and texture but also because of their health benefits. For less than a hundred calories, a cup of grapes provides beneficial phytonutrients as well as manganese and other vitamins and minerals. But don’t limit this healthy fruit to stand-alone snacks because grapes are good [...]
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There are many legends surrounding how the Cobb salad was invented, but one thing is certain—it was created at the Brown Derby restaurant in California. What began on their menu in the 1930s has come to be a familiar item on menus around the world.
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Cobb Salad
8 slices bacon
3 eggs
1 head iceberg [...]
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What would summer be without burgers cooked on the grill? Burgers make a great meal any time because they are convenient, hearty, and appetizing to even the pickiest palette. If you’re getting a little bored with plain burgers, try one of these combinations.
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Chili Burgers
1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 15-ounce [...]
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