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Hi! Two food posts in one day!. It's safe to say I'm trying to put on a little weight (my Ghanaian friends will tease me if I dare say "add weight") and stay healthy as well. My new obsession is smoothies!!= Especially since I have this awesome blender my mom gave me, it's old school but so much better than any new one I have tried. You can blend fine or blend it in a way that you will have small juicy chunky surprises :) all up to you. I've tried different fruits but today it's all about the mango! I haven't yet met anyone who does not like this fruit. Some ppl say it causes them to run(in other words, diarrhea...lol) but if you take about a cupfull, you should be fine each time. Also, cut up the fruit into cubes or slices the night before and put in the freezer. Blend the next day for a chilled smoothie :) Health point: Also courtesy of Conscious Life News, below are several options for the smoothie lover and their benefits. Pea

Hi! Today I want to write on some tips in making a simple, healthy, tasty salad. This salad has the following 1. Tomatoes 2. Lettuce 3. Carrots 4. A protein (Eggs or bacon bits or chicken pieces) Chop them up however you like. With Lettuce, I just pluck into pieces. prior to chopping, keep lettuce in salted water, flash carrots with hot water for about 5-10mins (will help soften them, unless you like it super crunchy). Toss in your protein. Homemade vinaigrette : Oil+Salt+pepper+vinegar...mix...simple n tasty. I love Honey mustard, so definitely try that. As a Doctor, I tell my patients that they must eat well to help in getting better. Eat well even when you are well. Eat healthy always. I will try to add health points with any recipe. Health point: Tomatoes and lettuce have Vitamin A (good for the eyes) and Vitamin C (good for skin). Veggies are generally a good source of fiber which help with digestion(eat a good serving everyday to prevent