October 21, 2009
Fast Food Factoid: If you follow the diet recommendations in this book (Stop & Go), there will be a reduction in the number of chronic diseases in the U.S. that will dwarf all other improvements in public health. It will literally transform the health of the nation.
Food For Thought: In-N-Out burger located in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona fries in 100% cottonseed oil that is not hydrogenated, thus trans fat–free. Panda Express does not use trans fats in any of its fried food.
Another restaurant that uses healthy oils (peanut oil) for frying is Chick-Fil-A.
Source: Stop & Go
Healthy Lunch Recipe: Avocado Tacos
Recipe Summary:
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 12
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded
1 medium onion, julienne
2 large green peppers, julienne
2 large red peppers, julienne
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups fresh tomato salsa (see below)
12 flour tortillas
non-stick cooking spray
Fresh Tomato Salsa
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup diced onions
1/2 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp cilantro
1/3 tsp chopped jalapeño peppers
1/2 tsp lime juice
pinch of cumin
Directions: Prepare salsa as listed. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Lightly sauté onion and green and red peppers. Cut avocado into 12 slices. Warm tortillas in oven and fill with peppers, onions, avocado slices and salsa. Fold tortillas and serve.
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Tacos
Serving Size 1 taco
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 80
% Daily Value (DV)*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 480mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 4g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 130%
Calcium 10%
Iron 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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