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Charis Cuisine Lettuce Wraps INGREDIENTS: 2 very ripe avocados 3 tomatoes, diced 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced 2 tbsp yellow onion, diced 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped kernels from one ear raw organic corn 2 tsp fresh lime juice 6-8 large romaine lettuce leaves PREPARATION: In a medium sized bowl, mash the avocado. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of this mixture onto lettuce leaves and wrap.   Enjoy! As you can see these are simple and great for children to experiment with. They never turn out quite the same way. Have fun!! Try new things!! You'll be amazed at just how talented you can be when you learn to PLAY in the kitchen. Nutritional Value of Romaine Lettuce Romaine lettuce is also known as "cos" lettuce. Romaine lettuce is low in calories and is an excellent source of vitamin A and lutein. The following nutrition information is for one serving of romaine lettuce. That would be about one cup of shredded romaine lettuce, or 47 grams.  This general information is for raw romaine lettuce. Macronutrients: Water: 44.47 g Calories: 8 Protein: 0.58 g Carbohydrates: 1.55 g Fiber: 1.0 g Sugars: 0.56 g Total Fat: 0.14 g Saturated Fat: 0.018 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.075 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Micronutrients: Calcium: 16 mg Iron: 0.46 mg Magnesium: 7 mg Phosphorus: 14 mg Potassium: 116 mg Sodium: 4 mg Zinc: 0.11 mg Vitamin C: 11.3 mg Thiamin: 0.034 mg Riboflavin: 0.031 mg Niacin: 0.147 mg Pantothenic Acid: 0.067 mg Vitamin B6: 0.035 mg Vitamin B12: 0 mcg Folate: 64 mcg Vitamin A: 4094 IU Vitamin E: 0.06 mg Vitamin K: 48.2 mcg   Phytonutrients: beta Carotene: 2456 mcg beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg Lycopene: 0 mcg Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 1087 mcg Have a good recipe? Share it here! ____________________________________

World Breastfeeding Week

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week,  August 1-7, 2009

We want to thank all nursing moms who have given their children such a healthy start in life!!!
They will reap a lifetime of benefits as a result.

101 Reasons to Breastfeed

The advantages of breastfeeding your infant not only benefit him or her now
but also sets up the best framework for health throughout life.