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4/210 Central Coast Hwy,
Erina Plaza, Erina NSW 2250
P: 02 4365 4589
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Opening Times:
Tue to Thursday
10am – 4pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
Mon, Sat & after hours:
By appointment
Other Services we offer:
Some of the many symptoms
it can relieve:
Irritable Bowel Disease
Constipation
Liver/ Gall Bladder
dysfunction
Parasitic Infections
Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome
Weight Loss
Candida Albicans
Overgrowth
Infrared Sauna
Detoxification Therapies
Oil & Clay Therapies
Colonic
Hydrotherapy
offers clients
INGREDIENTS
2 avocados, pitted
1/2 cup. cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup. mini marinated mozzarella balls,
halved
balsamic vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Basil, for garnish
STUFFED AVOCADOS WITH TOMATOES AND MOZARELLA
DIRECTIONS
Scoop out avocados, leaving a small
border. Dice avocado and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss diced avocado
with tomatoes, mozzarella,
balsamic, and olive oil. Season with
salt and pepper.
Divide salad among 4 avocado
halves. Garnish with basil.
Nutritional profile of tomatoes
Tomatoes are packed full of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants and are a rich
source of vitamins A and C and folic acid. Tomatoes contain a wide array of beneficial
nutrients and antioxidants, including alpha-lipoic acid, lycopene, choline, folic acid,
beta-carotene and lutein. The benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds,
including tomatoes, are impressive. As the proportion of plant foods in the diet increases,
the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer goes down. The tomato has been referred
to as a “functional food,” a food that goes beyond providing just basic nutrition. Due to
their beneficial phytochemicals such as lycopene, tomatoes also play a role in preventing
chronic disease and deliver other health benefits. Cooking tomatoes appears to increase
the availability of key nutrients such as the caroteinoids lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
Stewed tomatoes provide considerably more lutein and zeaxanthin than sun dried
tomatoes and raw cherry tomatoes. Alpha-lipoic acid helps the body to convert glucose
into energy. Some evidence suggests that alpha-lipoic acid can aid in blood glucose
control, improve vasodilation and protect against retinopathy in people with diabetes; it
may even help preserve brain and nerve tissue. Lycopene is the antioxidant that gives
tomatoes their rich red color. Tomatoes account for 80 percent of lycopene consumption in
the average diet. Choline is an important nutrient found in tomatoes that helps with sleep,
muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of
cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption
of fat and reduces chronic inflammation. Make sure to store fresh tomatoes at room
temperature. Avoid refrigeration, as this causes tomatoes to lose their flavour. Always
wash tomatoes before eating them.