Today's Forecast...
A comfortable 73 degrees 100% chance of sun...
Yeah right! More like a high of 20 with no sun, all wind and unhappiness.
It may be Winter Quarter, but I don't want that to get you down. Perception is reality, and if we pretend we are on sunny shores in Mexico, then we can overcome winter's frosty grip. So here's a sunny south of the border dish to lighten up those winter blues... And help you with your new years health resolutions!
Try this succulent, slimming, south of the border salad! Even though you won't be in a bikini for a few months, it is never to early to eat right!
Let's look at of all the good-for-you ingredients that come together to make....
Tortilla Explosion Salad with a creamy Avacado Dressing!
What you need:
Spinach
Chicken
Beans
Corn
Salsa
Green Peppers
Onions
Tomatoes
Cheddar Cheese
Tortilla Chips
For the dressing:
1 tsp Sour Cream
2 T Guacamole
1 T Olive Oil
Vinegar to your liking
1. Pile up your salad with all the goodies listed above... Grab a big bunch of Tortilla chips and put on the side for scoopin'
2. For the dressing stir together sour cream, guacamole, olive oil, and vinegar... The dressing will be thick!
3. Then venture to the top of salad mountain... Don't stop till you reach the summit of flavor!
NUTRITIONAL FUN FACTS!
This salad incorporates some heavy hitting POWER FOODS that will help you stay healthy this winter... I am just going to highlight one that I have recently been loving!
Women's Health Magazine says...
Avocados "cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fat in these green health bombs can help keep your body strong and pain free. Not to mention they help fight stress! " As a student who just returned from Winter Break, you know the stress school is causing.
"The next time stress has you hankering for a high-fat, creamy treat, skip the ice cream and try some homemade guacamole -- the thick, rich texture can satisfy your craving and reduce those frantic feelings. Plus, the green wonders' double whammy of monounsaturated fat and potassium can lower blood pressure. (For a healthy recipe favorites in under 20 minutes, check out the WH Recipes homepage.) One of the best ways to reduce high blood pressure, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is to get enough potassium -- and just half an avocado offers 487 milligrams, more than you'll get from a medium-size banana. To whip up your own avocado salad dressing, puree a medium avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a dash of cayenne.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/files/best-tips/beat-stress.html
"The next time stress has you hankering for a high-fat, creamy treat, skip the ice cream and try some homemade guacamole -- the thick, rich texture can satisfy your craving and reduce those frantic feelings. Plus, the green wonders' double whammy of monounsaturated fat and potassium can lower blood pressure. (For a healthy recipe favorites in under 20 minutes, check out the WH Recipes homepage.) One of the best ways to reduce high blood pressure, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is to get enough potassium -- and just half an avocado offers 487 milligrams, more than you'll get from a medium-size banana. To whip up your own avocado salad dressing, puree a medium avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a dash of cayenne.
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