Monmouth County's Ask The Doctor July/August 2018

From Your Garden Zucchini Chips Zucchini is one of the lowest calorie foods and is well-known to reduce weight while boosting the nutrient value of your diet. It also helps enhance vision. It helps cure asthma and has a high content of vitamin C, carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. (1 serving) Ingredients: • 1 large zucchini • 2 tablespoons olive oil • ¼ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon pepper • ½ teaspoon garlic powder Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). 2. Cut zucchini into ⅛ inch (3 mm) to ¼ inch (6 mm) slices. 3. Arrange slices on a nonstick baking sheet. Don’t overlap the zucchini, or they won’t dry out properly. 4. Brush slices with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Flip slices over and repeat. 5. Bake for 25-35 minutes, flipping halfway. 6. Allow slices to cool to room temperature. Slices will continue to get crispier as they cool.

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The Better Breakfast: Banana, Ginger and Avocado Smoothie This smoothie has benefits all around and it is a quick and easy breakfast for people on the go! Ginger is said to reduce muscle pain and soreness. Ginger has been shown to be effective against exercise-induced muscle pain. Ba- nanas are a great source of magnesium and magnesium can help with muscle contraction and relaxation as well as protein synthesis, which increases lean muscle mass. Avo- cados are high in potassium and several studies show that having a high potassium intake is linked to reduced blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Ingredients: • 1 Medium sized ripe avo- cado

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• 2 small ripe bananas • 1-inch fresh ginger • ½ cup yogurt or milk • ¼ cup cold water • 2 teaspoons of flax seeds • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 1 Tablespoon raw honey Directions: 1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender under smooth. Optional: add crushed almonds or cashews to the top to eat with a spoon.

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JULY/AUGUST 2018