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Beauty Tips Using Avocados

Avocados are one of the most nutritional of fruits, and while most of us are familiar with their taste in salads and side dishes, they are also commonly used in beauty treatments. Because of their high content of vitamin C, vitamin E and other nutrients, avocados have been valued since the time of the Aztecs for use in pampering the body, both inside and out.

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Eating For Quality When Pregnant

There is a common misconception while pregnant, that eating for two means you need to consume more food. While pregnant you only need 250 -300 more calories then you do before you were pregnant. Chances are if you are eating a typical American diet you are getting way over the daily calories needed even without a baby growing inside. Instead of worrying about eating enough food, focus more on its value. Everything you put in your mouth goes right into your babys development, forming the structure from which they will grow. The healthier you eat the better you will feel and the stronger your body will be to support your pregnancy. You can shift your awareness simply asking yourself these two questions: How is this food feeding me? How is this fueling my babys development?

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Spooky and Creepy Guacamole

I’m not sure what to say about this. I think the picture speaks for itself. This is my amazing guacamole served in a totally disgusting way, but I LOVE it! And the actual guacamole recipe is incredible. I actually pride myself on making excellent guacamole. You can always add or subtract (If you don’t like any heat take out the hot sauce. If you love cilantro by all means add it.) Guacamole is one of those fun recipes you can really play around with. And, the pumpkin …. Papa carved it for me. Talk about getting into the Halloween spirit! Ingredients

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Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

This salad is so tasty and filled with healthy protein to keep you going! YUM. Ingredients: 2 avocados 4 Israeli cucumbers 2 hard boiled eggs Olive oil Parsley Directions: Dice the cucumber. Cut the avocados into chunks (do not mash). Chop the hard boiled eggs (make sure they are cool). Drizzle with olive oil. Add…