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Friday Food: 6 Great Dessert Ideas to Sweeten Your Fabulous Weekend

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

When health is a top concern — whether it is because you’re dieting or simply living a healthy lifestyle — a dessert can seem off-limits. But they don’t have to be! There are several ways to satisfy a sweet tooth without jeopardizing your health goals.

Cantaloupe and Greek Yogurt Tart with Mint

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Greek Yogurt Raspberry Chocolate Mousse For Two

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Funfetti Mug Cake 

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Tart Cherry Frozen Yogurt

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Greek Yogurt Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

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Crepes with Greek Yogurt Cream

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Exotic Tropical Messy Fun Food Of The Day: Dungeness Crab!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Oh, you can have Dungeness Crab in so many different ways. It -crab- is a feast of the heavens for my palate, and here are my picks of the day:

Food Dungeness Crab pan roasted in Chermoula Butter

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Garlic and Chile Roasted Dungeness Crabs

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Shell Lickin’ Spicy Garlic Dungeness Crab

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Roasted Dungeness Crab with Garlic Butter

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Motivation

Exotic Tropical Fruit Of The Week: Chayote

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

CHAYOTE BRITISH AND AMERICAN PRONONCIATION: CLICK HERE

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Chayote belongs to the same family as squash, melons and cucumbers and the plant is native to Mexico, where it grows abundantly. The fruit can be eaten raw and is used in salads, although most of the time it is cooked in soups or stews. Any way you eat it, you will love it.

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One chayote gourd offers vitamin C (10.2 milligrams), vitamin E (.2 milligrams), vitamin K (5.4 micrograms), and vitamin B6 (.1 milligrams). It is also a great source of niacin (.6 milligrams), folate (123 micrograms), and choline (12.1 milligrams).

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Chayote is also mineral and fiber-rich, providing calcium (22.4 milligrams), iron (.4 milligrams), magnesium (15.8 milligrams), phosphorous (23.8 milligrams), potassium (165 milligrams), and sodium (2.6 milligrams), as well as trace amounts of zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium.

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Exotic Tropical Fruit Of The Week: Lucuma

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Lucuma is a very exotic tropical fruit from Peru. This is the tree I cut my first Lucuma in Peru.

The flavor is unique and sweet. This is how it looks inside…yummy!

For some people is so sweet they rather use it in other things, like cakes, pies, pastries, puddings, ice creams, juices, and other things.

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Lucuma Fresh Juice.

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Actually, my first time learning about it was in a local Starbucks…in Peru.

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This is how Peruvians sell Lucuma fruit in their markets. So tropical and deliciously colorful!

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Exotic Tropical Delicious Salad Recipe To Make You Happy And Eat Healthy!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS
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REFRESHING SALAD RECIPE

(with pineapple, cucumber and charbroiled chicken)

INGREDIENTS

Refreshing pineapples!

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1/3 cup (80ml) pineapple juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
500g Chicken Thigh Fillets, chopped
1 small pineapple, peeled, thinly sliced crossways
200g pkt 4 Leaf Salad
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 carrot, peeled, cut into long matchsticks
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 Cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced

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METHOD

1. Combine the pineapple juice, sugar and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside for 10 mins to develop the flavours. Thread the chicken pieces onto 4 metal skewers. Reserve the marinade.

2. Heat a barbecue grill or char grill on medium-high. Cook the chicken skewers for 3-4 mins each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 mins to rest.

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3. Meanwhile, cook pineapple on grill for 2 mins each side or until lightly charred.

4. While the pineapple is cooking, place the reserved marinade in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Cook for 3 mins or until mixture thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.

5. Arrange salad leaves, tomato, carrot, onion, cucumber, pineapple and chicken skewers on a large serving plate. Pour over marinade in the pan. Season.

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Exotic Tropical Recipe Of The Week: Creamy Jalapeño Dip Or Dressing

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS
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A base of homemade ranch dressing is flavored with fresh jalapeños, cilantro, and tomatillo salsa in this Creamy Jalapeño Dip,

INGREDIENTS:

•2 fresh jalapeños, •1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves •1/2 cup good-quality mayonnaise •1/2 cup sour cream •1/2 cup buttermilk •1/3 cup tomatillo salsa •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder •1/4 teaspoon onion powder •1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste •Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS: 

Once you gather your ingredients, simply give everything a good puree in the old blender or food processor, and voilà, silky, flavorful Creamy Jalapeño Dip/Dressing!

You can add this delicious dressing on top of enchiladas

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…or dip these delectable French fries in it!

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…And on top or in some scrumptious mini shrimp tacos!

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Exotic Tropical Fruit Of The Week: Cherimoya

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Cherimoya Plant

To know the flavor of cherimoya is to love it – almost to the point of obsession.

THIS IS MY CHERIMOYA TREE!

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Cherimoya is the favorite fruit of many because of the unique, creamy and custardy texture of its flesh and how it tastes.

EAT CHERIMOYA DIRECTLY FROM ITS PULP: CUT IT AND EAT IT!

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Strawberry Cherimoya Smoothie

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The flavor will bring to mind a mildly tropical, pastry creme taste of banana, papaya, pear, pineapple and coconut.

Cherimoya a la creme with a combo of berries…So delicious!

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Tropical Fruit Of The Week: Dragon Fruit

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Also known as pitaya or pitahaya, dragon fruit is a beautiful fruit grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, and Israel.

It’s a colorful and delicious fruit.

Overnight Oats with Pink Dragon fruit Yogurt

or a Dragon fruit juice are two perfectly pink, meal-prep friendly breakfast containing pink dragon fruit, that is both beautiful and full of health benefits.

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Did You Have Dinner Ready Yet? Cook this Fast Easy Delicious Healthy Recipe!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

SALMON TACOS WITH PAPRIKA

Cook this healthy Tacos for Dinner: Delicious, crunchy, wholesome, with a hint of spicy goodness.

A little bit of feta to top it off and we have ourselves a super easy, quick, and healthy meal with these healthy salmon tacos!


Ingredients

2 salmon fillets

1/4 tsp crushed garlic

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp paprika

1/8 tsp cayenne

1 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp sea salt

4 corn tortillas

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1/4 cup corn, canned1 Tbsp cilantro – 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Mix the garlic, oregano, cayenne, paprika, pepper, and salt together.
Place the salmon filets on an oiled baking sheet.

Brush the seasoning mix over the filets and bake for about 30 minutes (or until fully cooked and flaky).

While the salmon is cooking, heat up the tortillas on a pan or in the microwave (to desired amount).

Add sliced salmon to each tortilla when ready.

Top each salmon placed in the tortilla with shredded red cabbage, corn, and cilantro.

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4 Beautiful Edible Flowers Ideas to Please Your Palate

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

EDIBLE FLOWER DISHES

A plate of Yum Samoen Prai Bussaba, which includes Herbs and Flowers all mixed in a salad. This delicious plate is served on a Bangkok five-star hotel’s floral banquet menu.

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Squash Blossom, Avocado, and Butter Lettuce Salad

Quick, delicious, and pretty, too, this salad is nice for a special warm-weather luncheon.

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Strawberry Rose Cupcake

A few scattered rose petals on a plain cupcake can add a real wow factor. But when your guests bite into these strawberry-rose jam-filled treats, you’ll really be hearing the oohs and aahs

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Avocado Appetizer with Chive Flowers

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