The power of Avocado

The Avocado is a super food! 

Did you know 

• European sailors used avocados in place of butter?
• There are more than 80 varieties of avocados.
• They are good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins C,K, folate, and B6. 
• In 1/2 of of an avocado there are 160 calories, 15 grams of heart-healthy unsaturated fat, and only 2 grams of  saturated fat.
• A whole avocado contains more than one-third daily value of vitamin C, and more than half the day’s requirements of vitamin K.
• There are 10 great benefits of eating avocados!

Besides all of these facts, they are unbelievably delicious!

This week I made a chicken avocado salad and it met all three of my requirements, Paleo, tasty and quick!

Ingredients

1 Avocado

1/2 cup Spinach

1/2 of a Green Apple cubed

1/4 cup Minced Onion

1 stalk of Celery sliced

1 Carrot sliced

1/2 cup of Walnuts

2 Cooked Chicken Breasts

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/4 of a Lemon squeezed

Directions

Mix all of the ingredients together. Squeeze the lemon over it, add salt and pepper to taste. 

The combination of velvety avocado, sweet and tangy apples and crunchy vegetables really hit the spot!

This has me thinking about how we can include the super food of God's word throughout our lives, Mixing it into everything that we think, do and say!

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 119:14

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 

Psalm 119:10-11

May you seek to have more of this in your life!

Paleo Green Goddess Chicken and Broccoli recipe

Since February I have been primarily eating Paleo foods.  That means proteins, vegetables, nuts, fruit and healthy fats. To find out more check out this link.  

When trying to decide what to make for dinner I notice a jar of alfredo sauce in my cabinet. Why it is still in this Paleo house, I am not sure!  I began to contemplate what would satisfy my creamy cravings. I have to say this dinner hit the spot and it is completely Paleo! 

Green Goddess Chicken and Broccoli

Serves 2
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts cubed and seasoned with salt and pepper
1 head of broccoli
1 yellow squash sliced
1 avocado
1/4 Cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon garlic
olive oil
salt and pepper

Directions
In a small amount of olive oil saute the broccoli and squash until tender. Remove from the heat. Brown the chicken and then combine with the vegetables.

Creamy Green Goddess sauce
In food processor combine avocado, coconut milk, garlic and salt and pepper. mix until creamy.

Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Ooh la la is this fabulous! 

What I learned is that when changing things in my life I must find healthier things to fill the place that the old ones once held. 

As a Christian, I must allow the old things to be removed and replace them with the new things that Jesus offers. Galatians 5:22-23

Impatience with Patience
Anxiousness with Peace
Sorrow with Joy
Hate with Love
Grudges with Forgiveness
Harshness with Gentleness
Selfishness with Selflessness
Pride with Humility

Ooh la la- this is so worth it!