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5 Best Delicious Chocolates in the World Healthy Benefits and Unhealthy Side Effects

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS
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1. Godiva 

2. La Maison du Chocholatier

3. Ferrero Rocher

4. Belgian

5. Madagascar

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Flavanols promote the production of nitric oxide, which relaxes the blood vessels and enhances blood flow. This helps lower blood pressure and ultimately enhances heart health.

These flavanols can also increase insulin sensitivity and possibly cut down diabetes risk.

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The other important nutrients include iron, magnesium, pper, zinc, and phosphorus – all of which contribute to your overall health (including cancer prevention).

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The flavanols can protect the skin against sun damage. Studies show that dietary flavanols from cocoa offer photoprotection and improve dermal blood circulation.

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«Not everything in cgocolate heaven is glory …unfortunately» — Dr. Martha A. Castro N., MD

UNHEALTHY EFFECTS  OR SIDE EFFECTS

ANXIETY

The caffeine in dark chocolate (and chocolate, in general), excess intake can lead to anxiety issues (28). Hence, consume it in moderation.

HEART ISSUES

Dark does have great benefits for the heart. But the caffeine it contains might cause irregular heartbeat in susceptible individuals (29). Hence, moderation is key.

OTHER ISSUES WITH CAFFEINE

The caffeine in this product may also aggravate the following conditions (individuals with these conditions must consume dark chocolate in moderation):

Diarrhea
Glaucoma
High blood pressure
Irritable bowel syndrome
Osteoporosis}

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Cooking, Food

Tempura Zucchini Flowers Steak and 1 Exotic Easy Recipe

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Tempura Zucchini Flowers Steak

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Food that is cooked and served on a plate in a creative and artistic way to satisfy your vision and leaves a unique flavor on your palate, is the kind of food that also feeds your soul.

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EASY RECIPE

Heat oil. Quickly stir-fry beef over high, and season with garlic, salt and pepper. …

Add zucchini and stir-fry briefly. Season with green onion, sesame seeds and oil, soy sauce, chili pepper, and salt.

Return beef to pan, stir once to combine, and transfer to serving plate. Garnish with shredded chili if you like.

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“Please, be kind to yourself. I wish you the best in life, prosperity, happiness, love and health.” Sincerely, Dr. Martha

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Quick Breakfast Ideas for You to Start Your Day Strong and Happy!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Have in mind that the kind of breakfast you should eat depends on the activity you are going to do that day. If you are going to exercise or not, the intensity of your physical activity, etc.

It is important to eat breakfast, but when you get up early in the morning to go out for a bike ride you don’t want to stuff yourself or you will feel bloated while riding your bike, and that is a very uncomfortable feeling.

If you have to hurry every morning before you go out to work you don’t want to spend hours cooking and eating breakfast. You don’t want eat a lot either, just the proper amount of food with the best quality of ingredients to keep you strong and sharp the first hours of your day.

So here there are some examples:

BAKED EGG IN AVOCADO

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1 avocado, pitted
2 eggs
salt & pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 425F. Crack the first egg in a bowl, then pour gently into the hole of one of the avocado halves. Do the same for the 2nd egg. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on how cooked you like your eggs.

MIXED BERRY AND YOGURT SMOOTHIE

AVO-TAHINI TOAST

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2 Vegetable Recipes that don’t Taste Like Vegetables

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Vegetable Recipes That Don’t Taste Like Vegetables

 

 

There’s so many diets out there, I can’t keep track anymore! Who’s to know what’s the right way to eat?

 

No grains? Low carb? No meat? Mainly meat? 

 

However, the one thing all diets seem to have in common is that greens, salads and natural produce are good. 

 

They’re nutrient dense, they fill you up will relatively little calories, and they keep your body’s intestines functioning properly.

 

So to help, I’ve assembled a few recipes that claim to make veggies not taste like veggies.  I have tried these recipes and they look good and taste delicious!

 

Carrot Fries

 

These things look pretty good! It’s seriously just carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. And they’re baked instead of fried.

 

 

Mashed Cauliflowers 

 

Instead of mashed potatoes, have mashed cauliflower. The texture, color, and (hopefully) taste of mashed cauliflower is pretty close to mashed potatoes.

 

 

Dr. Martha Castro Noriega, MD

 

 

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Cooking, Food

Strawberry Fun Delights and Surprises for Sunday!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Strawberry Fun Delights and Surprises for Sunday

 

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium and antioxidants. They are also low in fat and carbs. According to Naturipe Farms, research reveals that they may be instrumental in lowering the risk of getting certain cancers. These delicious fruits are best when eaten fresh, but last longer when refrigerated at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

WHITE CHOCOLATE SHOT GLASSES WITH MOUSSE DESSERT

 

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ANGEL FOOD CHOCOLATE KABOBS

 

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CHOCOLATE  DELIGHTS

 

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Beauty, Food

Delicious Salmon and Creamy Feta Cucumbers Recipe #390

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

delicious salmon free recipe

 

DELICIOUS SALMON RECIPE

 

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 lemons
4 5 oz. skinless salmon fillets
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lb. seedless cucumbers, sliced on a bias
3 oz. feta cheese
1/4 c. plain Greek yogurt
1/4 c. small mint leaves, roughly chopped

 

delicious salmon free recipe

 

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a large skillet on medium. Halve 1 lemon and place halves, cut sides down, in the skillet.

Season salmon with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 3 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer salmon fillets to plates. Transfer lemon halves to a cutting board and cut each in half.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/4 tsp salt. Finely grate zest of remaining lemon into a food processor and squeeze in 3 Tbsp juice.

Add feta and yogurt and puree until smooth.
Toss with cucumbers to coat, then fold in mint and freshly cracked pepper. Serve with salmon and a charred lemon wedge for squeezing.

 

AMAZON SALMON RECIPES

 

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Cooking, Food

1 Easy Japan Delicious Long French Fries Recipe

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

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JAPAN FOOT LONG FRIES

Though the foot-long fry trend has yet to blow up in the U.S, I am guessing it’s only a matter of time. That means, you should start assessing exactly how you feel about the creation. 

 

 

 

 

Where do you supposed extra long French fries will fall among the many different classifications of fries for you?

You’re probably wondering where on earth I find finds such massive potatoes to make these crispy creations, other than in Japan or Australia.

The answer is nowhere, they don’t exist. Instead, potatoes are mashed into a sort of batter-like consistency.

Then, the potato mixture is gathered into balls, and they’re placed, one by one, into a special machine that presses out long sticks of potato directly into a deep fryer. It kind of looks like pasta in the making.

 

 

Once you get your basket of fresh #longfries, you can top them with one of two Japanese dipping sauces (let’s be honest, eating a dry French fry is pretty much pointless): a creamy shiitake mushroom sauce or a more traditional Japanese mayonnaise… though no one’s judging if you want to stick with regular ketchup or vinegar 😂🍿}

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Delicious Cheesecake Made of Cookies and Cream To Make You Happy! A 356

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

cheesecake cookies

 

SCRUMPTIOUS CHEESECAKE RECIPE!

INGREDIENTS 

CRUST

1 1/2 cups crushed creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (15 cookies)

2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened 

FILLING

3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup coarsely chopped creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 10 cookies)

 

 

 

TOPPING

Whipped cream

Crushed creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies

METHOD

1. Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press in bottom and up sides of ungreased 10-inch springform pan. Refrigerate.

 

 

2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth. At low speed, add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended. Add whipping cream, 2 tablespoons margarine and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup chopped cookies. Pour into crust-lined pan.

 

3. Bake at 325°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until edges are set; center of cheesecake will be soft. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake sit in oven for 30 minutes or until center is set.
 

 

 

4. Remove cheesecake from oven. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 hour or until completely cooled. Carefully remove sides of pan. Refrigerate 8 hours.

5. Just before serving, top cheesecake with whipped cream; sprinkle with crushed cookies. Store in refrigerator.

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Delicious French Fries for a Messy Food of the Day – Part 2

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

CANADIAN POUTINE FRIES

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FRENCH FRIES A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

FIRST VERSION

They were invented in Belgium, in its French country area, back in the beginning of the 18th century.

Since then, selling french fries in Belgium has been considered very profitable and it is the most popular street food. I compare this tradition to the Mexican one: eating tacos in the street.

The word ‘french’ stands for the special way of cutting the potatoes.

BELGIAN FRIES WITH SPICY GARLIC AND ROSEMARY 

BELGIANS WAY TO COOK THEM:

French fries should be thick ( for taste and health) and fried twice: first time at 175 C for about 7 minutes.

Then the fries should be cooled (best way is 15 minutes in the freezer under a towel.

A second frying is at 190 C for 1 to 3 minutes. The temperature shock makes them really crispy. Make sure not using canola oil. olive oil, or any vegetable oil.

NOTE; Coconut oil is the only oil not changing its chemical structure under the mentioned temperature.

LOADED POTATO WEDGES

SECOND VERSION

Origin: it has been attributed to both countries: France and Belgium, but way earlier than the first version. This one goes back as far as to the 1600’s.

Potatoes became popular in Northern Europe, because they did not require all the milling, grinding, relatively long cooking and other preparation that grain required.

Some people say that the French style of cutting potatoes is to cut in half long ways and then long ways again, to prepare for dicing into cubes for soups and stocks.

Sometimes they leave vegetables long ways, which is known as “julienne”. Long and finely cut, this would reduce the cooking time and make them easier to eat.

FRENCH FRIES NACHOS

 

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Check your freezers for Contaminated Beef with Salmonella

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

…get it out and throw it away. I would throw away all ground beef bought even after the day that the USDA has given (see below the *). USDA inspected and beef was released for sale. Where and when the contamination occurred? Remember, your health is first.

*Recalled products will have the establishment number «EST. 267» inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a massive recall of more than 6.5 million pounds of beef products that are contaminated with bacteria Salmonella Newport.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service division of the USDA says the health risk is high in the Class 1 recall.

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

The establishment JBS Tolleson, Inc. announced the product recall, which includes ground beef, were packaged on various dates from July 26, 2018, to September 7, 2018.

At least 261 types of products with various brand names were shipped to New Mexico according to the list of recalled products.

Showcase/Walmart was the primary brand of recalled meat with other brands being Cedar River Farms Natural, Beef and Gourmet Burger.

Symptoms of salmonellosis usually occur between 6 to 72 hours after you ingest the bacteria. The most common symptoms include:

  • diarrhea, which may contain blood or mucous

  • fever

  • headache

  • stomach cramps

  • nausea

  • vomiting

  • dehydration, especially among infants and the elderly.

In rare cases, septicaemia (local infection) may develop as a complication of salmonellosis.

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