Avocados are pretty amazing.  It’s like a tree saw a chicken lay an egg and then said “Hold my beer and watch this.”  Avocados are the eggs of the fruit world for all their versatility and nutritional value.  I am equally saddened and amazed when people say they don’t like avocados.  The reasons range from the color […]

A common theme I keep trying to stress in this article series is to prioritize lean protein in your diet.  It’s crucial for controlling hunger, building and maintaining muscle, and just general overall health.    Women in particular seem to be lacking in getting adequate protein throughout the day.  It might be down to the […]

I had to mow the yard this week, so no matter what the calendar says, spring is over and summer is officially here. It lasted all of about one day.  I have a bad habit of only making certain foods during each season, and I’m not sure why when I apply some logic to it.  It’s […]

Avocados are the Swiss Army Knife of the food world.  They are the multi-tasker of all multi-taskers.  They are great scooped straight out of the shell, and guacamole goes without saying.  Any savory dish, from casseroles to soups, tacos to hamburgers, eggs to toast…they all are improved by the presence of this healthy fat and fiber loaded […]