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While avocado toast has had its moment in the foodie spotlight, avocados have always been in style. I love topping avocado slices with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of Maldon salt. Their creaminess makes them a great omelet stuffing and of course, there’s nothing quite like guacamole, a surprisingly healthful dish when you dip veggies instead of chips or use it as a spread instead of mayo. I’m always entertained by the theater of tableside guac prep at Mexican restaurants, but making it at home is actually quite simple. So, grab a fork and get ready to mash…
The process starts with realizing that the behavior you want to change doesn’t make sense for you or doesn’t match up with your goals. Next, try to understand what triggered the behavior and how you feel afterward. Then, think about more positive behaviors you can take instead and how you might enact them. “In the final step, you become aware of how the new behavior feels physically and emotionally,” Dr. Ludwig says. “The idea is that the brain reward system will then update the reward signal to encode the reward value of the new option as higher. Then, we may effortlessly act this way in the future. Studies show that behaviors that are aligned with our goals and values subjectively feel better than those that are not. The hope is that simply by paying attention, we can notice that the new behavior is really beneficial. When we get a positive outcome, the new behavior gets reinforced.” Read more about Dr. Ludwig’s research at Futurity.org.
Let’s get the party started! Who doesn’t love guac and salsa? (My pico de gallo recipe, below, is one of the simplest salsas you can make.) Just add your favorite dippers—I love bell pepper spears for the extra nutrients—and you’ll have a happy crowd.
“If you live in a Scandinavian country, you will be familiar with and may like this taste,” says Dr. Liman, who is also a professor of biological sciences. In some northern European countries, salt licorice has been a popular candy for over a century. The treat counts among its ingredients salmiak salt, or ammonium chloride.”
This guacamole gets layers of flavor from Tomato Vinegar and cumin. For more heat, leave in some of the jalapeño seeds and ribs. Note: To toast the cumin seeds, place them in a dry, hot pan and toss for 2 minutes until they become fragrant.
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As fall gears up, I love to get in the kitchen and revisit recipes from around the world. Sharing them with you and highlighting super-healthy ingredients are very important to me because this message is so important: Delicious food can, and should be, healthy food…and healthy food can be delicious! Whether you follow the Mediterranean diet, have adopted a Keto or Paleo plan, or are vegetarian or vegan, once you have access to a repertoire of great recipes with fresh pressed olive oil, you can tailor them to your diet by swapping healthy ingredients as needed. Below you'll find my favorite alternative chicken wing recipe.
According to a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the takeaway is that media in general and social networks in particular can help you cope when they provide support and fact-based, positive information and when you steer clear of both sensationalized and false news. Also, put exercise in your playbook—it can work wonders on stress, anxiety and insomnia as well as give you a break from day-to-day problems.
If possible, buy fresh just-picked carrots with the tops still on (you can always make pesto out of the tops). There’s no need to peel them as the skin is thin and tender.
Serves 4 — Recipe from bonappetit.com
This guacamole gets a jolt of flavor from cumin. You can intensify the heat by leaving in some of the jalapeño seeds.
Yields 4-6 appetizer servings.
This piquant sauce comes from the famed islands off the coast of Spain. It’s so popular that it’s often served at tapas bars as a dip for bread. I also love it with other toothsome fish like tuna, sea bass, and monkfish.
Yields 4 servings.
Chile is one of the world’s largest exporters of avocados (called palta), after the Quechuan word for “hanging weight”, but some 30 percent of the crop stays in the country and is used in many dishes. The pairing of grilled carrots with palta may seem unusual, but extra virgin olive oil presides over a beautiful marriage!
Serves 6 — Recipe adapted from bonappetit.com
Garden-fresh carrots with feathery tops are preferred for this simple but colorful salad. It is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or picnics.
Serves 4 — Recipe courtesy of the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club
We love appetizers that can be assembled quickly. This recipe uses ingredients you likely have on hand. No fresh jalapeños? Pickled ones can be used, too.
Serves 6 — Recipe adapted from onceuponachef.com
Especially popular in the Andalucían city of Seville, this dish can be served as a tapa, a light meal, or a satisfying side dish. Bagged baby spinach is usually sold washed. If your spinach is garden-fresh, rinse it well and drain itbefore adding to the chickpeas.
Serves 2 — Recipe adapted from spainonafork.com
Shrimp cocktail gets a much-needed makeover! Make the dip just before serving.
Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer — Recipe adapted from taste.com.au