Avocado Salsa with Tomato & Fennel

(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 avocado, pitted, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped tomato
2 tbsp finely chopped fennel
1 tbsp finely chopped fennel fronds
1 1/2 tsp EVOO
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Add all ingredients to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Calories: 79, Total Fat: 7g, Carbs: 4 g, Fiber: 2g Sugars: 1g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 65mg, Cholesterol: 0g

You can have this with grilled Salmon and place salsa on top, add to black beans and wrap in a tortilla, or add to your salad and ENJOY!

5 Great Benefits/Uses of Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

Extra virgin - considered the best, least processed, comprising the oil from the first pressing of the olives.
Virgin - from the second pressing.
Pure - undergoes some processing, such as filtering and refining.
Extra light - undergoes considerable processing and only retains a very mild olive flavour.

1. Has been found to be effective in fighting against disease (heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, osteoporosis, and more)
2. It may help prevent gallstones 
3. Can help soothe Ulcers
4. It's a great skin moisturizer (can be used for a close shave, or for chapped lips)
5. Taking a sip before bed can help relax your throat muscles and cut down on snoring! (I won't tell if you slip this to your husband before bed!)

Veggie Chicken Burger

So one day I was trying to use some of my "end of the road" veggies up, and I came up with this awesome recipe that my family and I love! Let me know how you like it!


1 pound of lean ground Chicken
1/4 to 1/2 of very small chopped avocado
1/2 of a large sweet red pepper chopped very small
1/4 of a large red onion chopped very small
1 to 2 tbsp of olive oil
1 to 2 tsp of seasoning salt

Mix and patty up the Chicken into 4 4oz patties, cook on the grill until done, serve on romaine lettuce or with  whole wheat hamburger buns. Add light cheese and whatever you LOVE on your burger! ENJOY!

Wow! I use this...well used this! We need to find something else. What do you use?