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The Amazing Avocado

michael — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:43:33 +0000

Studies have shown avocados contribute nearly 20 different types of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that can help your body function normally. A one-ounce serving (approximately one-fifth of an avocado) is just 50 calories.

Nutritional Benefits:

Vitamin C 4% antioxidant / connective tissue formation / immune system
Iron 2% oxygen transport / immune system / prevents one type of anemia
Vitamin E 4% antioxidant / muscular development / tissue repair
Thiamin 2% metabolism / cardiovascular health
Riboflavin 4% protein, carb and fat processing / skin health
Niacin 4% digestion / skin health / nervous system
Vitamin B6 4% nervous and immune systems / prevention of one type of anemia / oxygen transport
Folate 8% metabolism / prevention of one type of anemia / prenatal health
Pantothenic Acid 4% nutrient processing / red blood cell formation
Phosphorous 2% bone health / teeth formation
Magnesium 2% muscle and nerve function / bone health / sustains regular heartbeat
Zinc 2% immune system / wound healing / supports reproduction and growth
Copper 2% normal blood pressure / regulation of heart rate
Manganese 2% bone health
(Sources: Nutrition.gov, NIH, American Cancer Society)

Avocados give your favorite foods a delicious, creamy taste. It is a very versatile fruit in that it can be added to everything from salads and sandwiches to dips and salsas.
“There is absolutely no nutrient, no protein, no vitamin, no mineral that we know of, that cannot be obtained from plant-based foods.” –Michael Klaper, M.D.

Bottom line: The avocado, pound for pound, has more energy than unprocessed meat. (what does that tell you?!)

Snack Hoarders Episode #5

michael — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:39:03 +0000

Gertrude Hawks Toasted Coconut Clusters review with a splash of Bluberries from your boy true101story. Enjoy My friends.

I originally purchased 3 different varieties of Gertrude Hawks treats for my Snack Hoarders Episodes and this was my least favorite of the 3, However it was still delicious. They had more of a chocolate feel and less wonderful tastes were noticeable. There was a hint of coconut and all in all i give them 4 out of 5 stars in terms of overall taste. I also mentioned one of my ALL TIME favorite snacks…..Bluberries. When you combine the 2 of these snacks together..something very special happens. Watch & Enjoy.

Be very careful with any of these...very fattening.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 Pieces (36 g.)

Amount per Serving

Calories 200 Calories from Fat 120

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg 2%

Sodium 50mg 2%

Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 17g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 6%

Iron 2%

Est. Percent of Calories from:

Fat 58.5% Carbs 40.0%

Protein 4.0%

Not so Fun Fact: 10 billion is a lot huh? Try to imagine….

michael — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:46:31 +0000

Every year, 10 billion domesticated land animals are slaughtered for food in the United States—27 million each day and 19,000 every minute. We should be down right ASHAMED.

This CAN all be changed

10 Billion, 27 Million, and 19,000:

Every year, 10 billion domesticated land animals are slaughtered for food in the United States—27 million each day and 19,000 every minute.

50 Billion and 1,680:

Worldwide, the yearly slaughter count is more than 50 billion. Every second, 1,680 animals are killed for food.
Most farmed animals are killed when they are barely adolescents or even younger, such as the “broiler” chickens raised for meat who are slaughtered at only 6–7 weeks old.

250 Million Chicks:

The U.S. egg industry suffocates, gases, or grinds up alive 250 million male chicks each year; they are not profitable because they will never produce eggs and are not bred to grow at an unnatural speed like broiler chickens.

5.5 Million Calves:

The 4.5 million calves in Europe and 1 million calves in the United States annually destined to become veal are forcibly pulled away from their mothers—dairy cows—within hours, or at most 1–2 days, of birth. The milk produced naturally by the mother’s body for her calf, who normally would suckle for 6 to 12 months, is to be taken for sale to humans, so the calf is fed nutritionally deficient formula. His movement is severely restricted, to give his flesh the texture and color desired by human consumers.

90 Percent of Soybeans and 80 Percent of Corn:

More than 90 percent of soybean meal grown in the United States is used to feed animals being raised for human food; these animals also consume 80 percent of corn grown in the United States.

Maybe we should….open up our eyes perhaps??

Snack Hoarders Episode #4

michael — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:51:34 +0000

In this Snack Hoarders Episode I will give you a review of a cookie called the “Granor” made by the Swiss company Bahlsen. Check out the review and be sure to comment. Enjoy!

Hello again my Snack friends! As you will quickly realize I am a BIG fan of Swiss chocolate. They are responsible for making some of the best chocolate that I have ever tasted. They just know what they are doing when it comes to delicious desserts and have a earned a special spot in my Snack Hoarders adventures. Please take note of the nutritional facts and try not to eat all the cookies in one sitting. I would also strongly suggest adding a healthy diet and exercise in combination with your Snacking Endeavors. Enjoy!

Swiss Beauty

Serving size: 4 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

Calories from Fat 80

Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g (14%)

Saturated Fat 5g (25%)

Cholesterol 5mg (2%)

Sodium 25mg (1%)

Total Carbohydrate 18g (6%)

Dietary Fiber 1g (5%)

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g

Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 2%

Iron 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs.

Snack Hoarders Episode #3

michael — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:06:00 +0000

In this Snack Review we will discuss Gertrude Hawks Chocolates which are “filled with Love”….and a lot of FAT.

Hello My Fellow snack enthusiasts…I am back with another installment of “Snack Hoarders”. I have a very evil snack for you in this video which you should tread lightly with. My suggestion is designate a certain loved one around you as “The Snack Police” to take them away from you or you might eat the entire container once you open it. :) ENJOY!

Be very, very careful with these.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 pieces

Servings Per container About 8

Amount per Serving=

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g-23%

Saturated Fat 6g-30%

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Trans Fat 0g

Sodium 130mg- 5%

Total Carbohydrate 15g-5%

Dietary Fiber 2g-8%

Sugars 13g

Protein 3g-4%

Vegetarian Opinion Post.

michael — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:55:43 +0000

Baby Steps……

This is a video I did trying to explain my opinions on becoming a vegetarian and my reasons why. Its a little long but I think I got my point across somewhere in there. ”The Circle of Life has been broken people”…and guess what…WE broke it.