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Rasberry Zinger Poke Cake!!!!
Rasberry Zinger Poke Cake!!!!!
Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake
This Raspberry Zinger Poke Cake will be the talk of every potluck, family reunion, and cookout this summer!
Ingredients
- 1 box (18.25oz.) white cake mix
- Ingredients listed on box to prepare cake
- 1 box (3 oz.) raspberry flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 jar (10 oz.) raspberry preserves
- 1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 bag (7 oz.) shredded coconut
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Instructions
- Bake the cake according to package directions using a 9x13-in. baking pan.
- After the cake has baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Using the handle end of a wooden spoon or a meat fork, poke cake every inch or so with the handle of wooden spoon or tines of meat fork halfway into the cake. There is no set number of holes, but you want plenty of places to fill. Mix the raspberry gelatin with 2 cups of hot water until dissolved. Pour the Jello evenly over the cake, trying to fill the holes as much as you can.
- In a small bowl, microwave the raspberry preserves until easy to spread, about 30 seconds. Pour the preserves over the top of the cake and spread evenly. Top with Cool Whip. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Benefits of Avacado!!!!
Fresh avocados are a nutrient-dense fruit.
Why is nutrient density relevant to immune system nutrition?
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, nutrient-dense foods are those foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other substances that may have positive health effects, with relatively few calories.
Facts about avocado nutrition and their potential benefits:
- The unsaturated fat in avocados can act as an immune system nutrient booster by helping increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E. Avocados naturally contain 6 grams of this good fat per serving, making them a unique fruit.
- One serving of avocado provides 6% of the Daily Value for vitamin E, which is a nutrient your body needs to keep the immune system strong against viruses and bacteria.
- Avocados are healthy and provide a good source of copper, an essential mineral that helps keep your immune system healthy.
- Magnesium supports a healthy immune system. One serving of avocado provides 4% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
- One serving of avocado provides 6% of the Daily Value for vitamin B6, which is responsible for helping the body to make antibodies, which are produced by your body’s immune system when it detects harmful substances like bacteria and viruses.
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Yay Avocados!!!! Some top health benefits of eating avocados:1. Avocados Stabilize Blood Sugar and Fight Metabolic Syndrome - they are low on the glycemic index; therefore, no rise in blood sugar and no fat-storing insulin release. It’s a perfect food if you are trying to burn fat and lose weight (see number 3 below). Avocados also help reduce blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.2. Cancer Prevention - The Journal of Nutrition and Cancer reported that avocados are a major player in cancer-fighting and study results show that its phytochemicals are as powerful as some chemotherapy! The avocados abundance of monounsaturated fat make it an effective anti-inflammatory agent.3. Weight Loss - While avocados get a bad rap because they are calorically dense and high in fats, they are actually a great weight-loss food. They keep blood sugar and fat-storing insulin in check (see number 1 above). This healthy fat also helps your body absorb more fat-burning vitamins and minerals.4. Avocados Contain Amazing Fats - Avocados contain oodles of oleic acid, which helps—among other things—lower bad cholesterol and fight cancers. Unlike saturated fats or highly processed vegetable oils, avocado oil regulates blood sugar, protects the heart as well as the brain. Avocados help to block the development of arteriosclerosis, the gunk inside your blood vessels that blocks blood flow.5. Healthy babies - before and after birth - One medium avocado has about a quarter of your required daily amount of folate, which is essential in making new cells by helping to produce healthy DNA and RNA. Folate helps lower the risk of birth defects in babies, as well as being important for heart health. The avocado is also a great baby food!6. Eye health - Avocados have lots of carotenoids and lutein, antioxidants that are both valuable for healthy eyes.7. Healthy skin and hair - Avocados have loads of phtytochemicals and antioxidants that fight damage from the sun and the environment by reducing inflammation and DNA damage. People who eat diets rich in antioxidants, as well as healthy fats, have healthier and less wrinkly skin. That's right... don't just smear it on your face as a beauty mask (yes!! you can do that); clean your skin from the inside too!Soooo…who wants an avocado??!!
The Gypsy Homestead Astro-Vibe for Tuesday May 4, 2021
30 Minute Guided Meditation for Chakra Realignment Therapy!
This 30 minute Guided Meditation for Chakra Realignment Therapy is brought to you by Jason Stephenson and Crystal Beach Guided Meditation. This soothing meditation offers Spoken Guided words to assist you while in meditation to Realign your Chakras, along with Visualizations and soothing Music. I personally love Crystal Beach Guided Meditations and use them weekly! Enjoy!
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