Apple Bites

Hi there!  I thought I share a weird (but good for you) breakfast dish I had a few mornings ago.

Back in the day before I met my husband, I was living a healthy lifestyle. I was in great shape and kept it for years (who doesn’t?).   That changed when I moved out of Hawaii and relocated to a place with a colder climate.  First, my body went in shocked.  I started experiencing allergies.  In addition, the cold weather was too much for my body to adapt. I was sick often.  I stopped exercising.  I went from size zero (according to the clothes I used to wear) to size 6.  Then more when we moved to the East Coast and had little J and A.  But then managed to shed some pounds and downsized back to size 3/4.   Then, it crept back up again.  I’m sure I am not the only one who experienced this.  It’s a vicious cycle most women have to go through.  According to my research, vitamin and mineral deficiency creates a hormonal imbalance and produces weight gain.  Ugh!

I yearn for my previous lifestyle, so we’ve been consuming more seafood, vegetables and fruits.  It’s quite a challenge since hubby is not quite a fan of fruits and vegetables.   We had a healthy dinner last night and I felt lighter when I woke up this morning.  Summer is just around the corner and I want to shed off the pounds I gained over the last two Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.  So, I made this apple bites.  Little A is allergic to apple, so he settled for a chocolate oatmeal and yogurt. However, we don’t deprive ourselves when we crave for something hearty as long as we don’t consume it often.  If you are on a vegan diet or want a “no cooking” breakfast, you can omit the egg and use tofu or some strawberry slices.

Ingredients:

• 1 soft boiled egg, cut in half (optional)
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, sliced crosswise about an inch thick
• Broccoli or brocco sprouts (as much as you want)
• 1 Avocado, cut in small bite pieces
• Strawberry slices

Directions:

• Arrange in order the cut apple at the bottom, broccoli or brocco sprouts, avocado and half boiled egg (or strawberry slices).  Enjoy with a cup of green or herbal tea.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

Did you know Brocco sprouts or Broccoli sprouts have substantial amount of cancer fighting compound and also helped patients with ulcer lowered  their H. pylori infection?

According to researchers at John Hopkins, the one compound found in Brocco sprouts, specifically sulforaphane may help the body fight cancer.   Sulforaphane inhibit the growth of cancer stem cells while helping the liver oust harmful toxins and carcinogens from the body.

Study shows patients like me who was diagnosed with ulcer or with H. pylori infection included Brocco sprouts in my diet and after 2 weeks of consumption combined with antibiotic Phylora, probiotic supplements, completely ousted sugar and carbohydrates in my diet, helped combat the infection.

I have been consuming Brocco sprouts for sometime now.  I like adding them to salads and sandwiches as you may have noticed in some of my posts.  The sprouts add character to  sandwiches and salads in my opinion.

That is all for now folks.  If you like this post and my blog, don’t forget to Subscribe or Follow to get the latest recipes.  Please provide a link back to source if you plan to use or share any of my recipes.  Until next time.  Enjoy the warm weather.  🙂

~Anna B.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are for information purposes only.   Any personal opinion expressed is solely based on my experience and therefore can not suggests otherwise.  They are not to be construed as treatment, preventive or cure to any disease nor should it be considered a substitute for medical care from your doctor.  If you think you have H. pylori infection or ulcer, please consult your doctor for proper diagnoses and treatment.