Tag Archives: superfood

Health and Nutrition

Avocado Sandwich

avocado sandwich   Looking to mix up your summer or pool side meals? The avocado sandwich is an easy and nutritious sandwich that can be prepared in minutes! This sandwich also travels very well, so you can enjoy it at a picnic or a day at the pool. The smooth cooling quality of the avocado is very refreshing on a hot day.  We have also taken this sandwich in one of our very long car rides, not messy at all! I try to incorporate avocado in our diet on a daily basis, so this is a great change from the usual guacamole or smoothie. I really love avocados! Growing up in Brazil avocado was a fruit that was always enjoyed sweet. It also had a bad reputation for being fatty and something that should be avoided.  Moving to the states opened up my eyes for a whole new way of looking at avocados. I now love avocados not only in my smoothies, but also in all kinds of savory dishes. I top it on salads, soups, make wraps, with eggs, and this lovely sandwich! So why do I love avocados so much? Avocado’s bad reputation stems from its high amount of fat, however the fats found in this awesome superfood are healthy fats that are actually beneficial for you.  The good fats found in avocado help lower the risk of heart disease, and have super anti-inflammatory properties. Avocados also help with the absorption of carotenoid antioxidants, help regulate blood sugar, has anti cancer properties, and aids in cardiovascular health. Here is how you make it: 2 slices of your favorite whole grain bread (2 fatias de pao integral) 1 avocado (1 abacate) Juice of 1 lemon (suco de 1 limao) 1 can of chickpeas ( 1 copo de grao de bico cozido) 2 Tbs of hemp seeds (2 colheres de sopa de sementes de cachamo) Optional Spinach (espinafre) Salt and pepper (sal e pimenta a gosto) Toast the bread. Meanwhile, smash the chickpeas with a fork. Add the avocado, lemon juice, hemp seeds, salt and pepper and mix. Spoon it into the bread, top with spinach, and serve. Quick and easy! Toste o pão. Enquanto isso, a esmagar o grão de bico com um garfo. Adicione o abacate, suco de limão, sementes , sal e pimenta e misture. Coloque a mistura no pao , cubra com espinafre e sirva. Rápido e fácil!

http://www.blissbalancehealth.com

Capture your perfect health today!

Learn Primordial Sound Meditation and Ayurveda Lifestyle from us! We teach anywhere in the world! 

Standard
Health and Nutrition

Superfoods Smoothie “Acai berry”

BlissBalanceHealth_LogoAcai (A-sigh-ee) berry is a super food very dear to my heart. I grew up seeing Acai juice (mixed with peanuts and guarana) sold everywhere in my hometown of Fortaleza- Brazil. It was sold mostly as a super energy drink. Guarana is another treasure of Brazil, which I won’t discuss much about, that is used in many energy drinks found worldwide.

I remember getting very excited the first time that I saw Acai advertised here in the states, as a fruit that could do miracles for anyone. I won’t claim that Acai will do miracles, but I will point out some of its benefits, why is good for you, and the reason that it is now considered a superfood. It is a superfood because it is very rich in nutrients that are very beneficial to our well being. Rich in free radicals, it is a very powerful antioxidant. It  contains nutrients that are known to help with inflammation, anti cancer, and lowering of cholesterol. It is also very low in sugar content.

A few of the nutrients in Acai are:

Iron

Magnesium

Calcium

Vitamin A, K, and B complex

Anthocyanin

Healthy fatty acids (omega 6 and omega 9)

Fiber

Acai is not the only component that gave this smoothie its name. Some of the other known superfoods added to this smoothie are blueberries, raspberries, kale, chia, and nuts. I also add Aloe Vera for its cleansing properties. I suggest also adding some protein to it, especially as a post workout drink. I like adding a plant based protein powder, Vega protein powder is my favorite. The protein powder is not essential, you can leave it out if you don’t have any on hand.

I usually have this smoothie with my lunch, but sometimes I have it for breakfast as well. My husband likes to drink it as his dessert after dinner. He usually finishes his exercise routine right before dinner, so the smoothie is also helping him to replenish the nutrients lost during the workout.

Acai Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 banana

1 cup of almond milk

1 cup of Acai juice

1 handful of blueberries or mixed berries

1 cup of kale

5 almonds

2 Tbs of aloe vera juice

2 Tbs of chia seeds

Dash of cinnammon

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

Mix it all in a blender and enjoy!

http://www.blissbalancehealth.com

http://www.facebook.com/blissbalancehealth

Contact me to learn more about Primordial Sound Meditation, Ayurveda, and Yoga!

Standard