Olivia's Health and Fitness Guide

thingsmymomnevertoldme:

10 Exercise Equipment Red Flags: Fitness infomercials promise a lot: dramatic weight-loss, big results, a six pack in 30 days! But unfortunately, most of them do not deliver on those promises. When those ads are so intriguing and believable, how do you know which new products deliver and which ones leave much to be desired?

Thought this was ridiculously adorable.

thedailywhat:

How To of the Day: World-renowned bento box maker Anna the Red walks you through the process of making MacGyver-style heart-shaped eggs with just a milk carton, a chopstick, and some rubber bands.

[annathered / reddit.]

(Source: thedailywhat)

thingsmymomnevertoldme:

4 Easy Weeknight Recipes: The last thing you want to do after a long day is stand in the kitchen slaving over a multi-course dinner. Instead, indulge in these four hearty dishes on the busiest days of your week––they all require minimal time, effort and ingredients, making it simple to put a nutritious meal on the table in a flash.

thingsmymomnevertoldme:

8 Better-For-You Super Bowl Snacks: When your eyes are glued to the TV screen and your living room is reverberating with cheers, it’s easy to let your diet discipline fall by the wayside. To avoid getting derailed, prepare these easy-to-tackle recipes, which are lower in fat and calories than typical game-day fare but just as tasty—a win-win!

Avocado Fries! If you’re a sucker for avocados, here’s a recipe you might be interested in! Stay health conscious while at the same time switching up your diet with a little variety!  

nutritionista:

This little number has been going around, and let me say: I am DROOLING! A healthier recipe option is at the bottom. You could also up the health factor by experimenting with almond flour/meal instead of bread crumbs or flour.

maryrambin:

I can only imagine how this melts in your mouth!!! I’m making these bad boys next week, I suggest you do the same.

Avocado Fries

Printable Recipe
Adapted from Sunset Magazine via Circle B Kitchen

All you need:

• Canola oil for frying
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
• 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
• Grated parmesan for serving (optional) MR NOTE: NOT OPTIONAL

Simply:

1. Preheat oven to 200°. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 in. oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.

2. Meanwhile, mix flour with 1/2 tsp. salt in a shallow plate. Put eggs and panko in separate shallow plates.

3. Sprinkle the avocado slices with the remaining ½ tsp salt.  Dip each slice in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then panko to coat. Set on 2 plates in a single layer.

3. Fry a quarter of avocado slices at a time until deep golden, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer slices to a plate lined with paper towels. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining avocados. Sprinkle with salt and a little grated parmesan.

(Recipe found via tumblrs: mydailybread and ffffood)

Original Article

BAKED AVOCADO FRIES You’ll need:

• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
• Grated parmesan for serving (optional) Mary Note: Not optional in my opinion. [Leah Note: Or mine!!]

Simply:

Preheat oven to 450.

Coat avocado slices in the four, then egg, then panko. Spread on a cooling rack that has been sprayed with non-stick spray, then place on a cookie sheet.  Spray the top of the wedges with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then bake for about 20 minutes at 450, or until they are golden brown (I turned my oven up to 500 for the last 5 minutes).

thingsmymomnevertoldme:

8 Ways to Stay Full Longer

With post-gym starvation, afternoon slumps and evening noshing in front of the TV, it’s super-easy to think that you need more food—even if you just ate. To help keep your caloric intake within a healthy range, we spoke with experts as well as looked into the latest research to find out how you can stay full longer. Here are eight surprising ways to stave off hunger and, ultimately, unwanted inches.