I’m a huge avocado fan. I eat them daily, and recommend them to my clients, but I have reservations about eating the seeds, while there is some research about beneficial compounds in the seed, the safety of ingesting it hasn’t been established, so the risks versus benefits aren’t fully known.

Cynthia Sass

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Fortunately avocado is very satiating, it’s almost like they have... by Cynthia Sass

Fortunately avocado is very satiating, it’s almost like they have a built-in stop-gap.

If you've never tried avocado in these ways, trust me, you'll love it, avocado blends well with both sweet and savory ingredients, and provides the satisfaction factor that makes dishes decadent. Incorporating more avocado into your diet is like having your cake and eating it too!

This is yet another example of how not all calories are created e... by Cynthia Sass

This is yet another example of how not all calories are created equal.

We don’t yet know enough about the safety of eating pits and peel... by Cynthia Sass

We don’t yet know enough about the safety of eating pits and peels.

It’s chock-full of good fat, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, an... by Cynthia Sass

It’s chock-full of good fat, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.

Small ways to fill in those nutritional gaps can make a huge diff... by Cynthia Sass

Small ways to fill in those nutritional gaps can make a huge difference over weeks and months.

Beans are pulses, and studies show that people who eat them tend to weigh less and have smaller waistlines.

Research has shown that it can reduce your stress hormones, including cortisol, also, the antioxidants in cocoa trigger the walls of your blood vessels to relax, lowering blood pressure and improving circulation. And finally, dark chocolate contains unique natural substances that create a sense of euphoria similar to the feeling of being in love !

Magnesium has been shown to help alleviate depression, fatigue, and irritability, bonus : When you're feeling especially irritable during that time of the month, the mineral also helps to fight PMS symptoms, including cramps and water retention.

Just 2 to 20 percent of the iron in plant foods makes its way from your digestive tract into your blood, compared to 15 to 35 percent from heme animal-based iron.

Whole grains contain natural substances that may bind with minerals, which make them less absorbable.

There are numerous delicious combinations, including bruschetta, roasted red pepper pesto, or simply sautéing tomatoes in olive oil with garlic and herbs to toss with lean protein and a small portion of whole grain pasta.

Vitamin D helps absorb calcium from the GI tract into the blood and helps maintain a normal calcium level in the blood.

Brewed tea with garlic, ginger, and black pepper makes a perfect... by Cynthia Sass

Brewed tea with garlic, ginger, and black pepper makes a perfect marinade.

If you'll be wearing a form-fitting outfit or bathing suit, you might not want to reach for an apple.

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Bloating can also be caused by constipation, if you’re not able to eliminate waste in the GI tract, you become 'backed up' so to speak, which can lead to a bloated look.

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Consistently eating nutrient-rich, high-fiber foods leads to having a stronger, healthier digestive system that's less prone to bloating.

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Cooking any vegetable softens the fiber and shrinks the portion as some of the water cooks out, so it takes up less space in the GI tract.

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If you eat fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grains, and beans often, they won't bother you as much as if you eat them sporadically.

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Eating apples specifically has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and respiratory problems, including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

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