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Traditional Guacamole from Fresh Start Health Retreat Center

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Brenda and I both enjoy guacamole. In going to Fresh Start Health Retreat Center, I previously mentioned that I was checking out their recipes.

Only once before I have taken part in a regim that was as disciplined as this. I was happy with the results. As the time is drawing closer (November 4th), I’m eagerly anticipating what I’m going to experience. Having experienced a heavy September and October of traveling (Switzerland; Stowe, VT; Portland, ME; Jacksonville, FL; and Miami, FL), I’m looking forward to 5 nights in one place.

Their recipe for guacamole is good, I tried it. So, I may be in for more good treats than I was thinking. I’ll keep you up to date.

Traditional Guacamole (serves 7)

Special Equipment: food processor

Preparation Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

2 large tomatoes, diced

½ onion, diced

4 T fresh parsley, chopped

4 large very ripe avocadoes, peeled and pitted

1 t unrefined sea salt

2 lemons, juiced

Pinch nutritional yeast (optional)

Method

Chop tomato, onion and parsley and set aside. Blend rest of ingredients in food processor until smooth. Add the chopped onions and tomatoes, mix well. Decorate with parsley.

Enjoy! It’s difficult for me to stop with one serving of guacamole, but I will.

For more information on Fresh Start Health Retreat Centers:

4384 South Island Highway

Oyster Bay, BC

V9H 1E8

Canada

Toll Free: 1-888-658-3324

Direct: 1-250-923-6399

Tel: 1-250-923-4281 ext. 406

Fax: 1-250-923-8744

Web: www.HealthRetreat.ca

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Berry Delicious Beauty Foods for Your Health

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Nutritionist Paula Simpson recommended these warm weather nutitious beauty foods. We have picked up some of these tips from spas around the world. They are worth sharing while these foods are still ripe and plentiful. We found this information in the July InStyle Magazine.

Avocados– The Hill Team loves guacamole. As a bonus to their delicious taste, avacado’s essential fatty acids balance the skins moisture. Avacado oils add luster to hair and nails.

Cantalopes. They are high in vitamin C content. This brightens skin and increases skin cell turnover.

Tomatoes. They contain lycopene which counteracts the complexion damaging effects of free radicals.

Berries. Strawberries have sallicylic acid which helps prevent skin breakouts.

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Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, which minimize inflamations.

Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success With Writing Where And What in the World

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Zucchini Hummus from Fresh Start Health Retreat Center

Monday, September 6th, 2010

As my trip is drawing closer to experiencing the Fresh Start Health Retreat Center on Vancouver Island, BC, I’m becoming more and more curious. I requested that they provide some recipes so I could have an idea of what I would be eating besides juice.

I know we focus on all types of food in our travels. Some is healthy and others somewhat heavy on the caloric side. Periodically, I’ll be including a post with some healthy alternatives.

Ania Kastashchuk, owner/founder has sent me some to share.

As much as I enjoy all types of food, I do have to spend some time eating healthy.

Zucchini Hummus

*Preparation time here includes planning, dehydration, soaking, chilling and other “waiting time” Actual preparation usually does not take longer than 1 h for most dishes.

Special Equipment: Food Processor

Preparation Time: 30 min

Serves 5-7

Ingredients:

1 Zucchini

2 Sunflower seeds (unsoaked)

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

¼ cup Lemon juice

1-2 tsp Salt

½ cup Sesame Oil (Tahini)

Preparation:

Blend in food processor zucchini first, and tahini last: try avoid adding water (too liquid pate will make messy roll-ups)

For lettuce wraps: Put 1-2 Tbs into a leaf of Romaine or other large-leafed lettuce. Roll the leaves into wraps.

For tomato stacks: cut tomatoes into circles. Put one piece of tomato, top with zucchini hummus, then put another circle of tomato, top with pesto, decorate with greens or sprouts.

For Nori rolls: take 10 nori sheets (serves 8-10). Put a thin layer of zucchini hummus, a few slices of cucumber, avocado, radish, tomato or other vegetable (only 2 0r 3 kinds) along one side of the sheet, sprinkle some chopped dill and parsley, add some alfalfa sprouts, if on hand, and roll. Cut quickly with a serrated knife or big chef knife. If you wait, the nori will get soggy and you’ll never be able to cut it.