1 large yellow onion chopped (approx. 2 cups)
6 cups cubed and peeled sweet potatoes 6 cups chicken broth- unsalted 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped and seeded 5 cloves garlic 2Tbsp butter- unsalted 2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. adobo sauce 1 tsp. of zest of orange 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup sour cream (or creme fraiche) 2 Tbsp water 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
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It is important to keep well-hydrated to prevent heat exhaustion and kidney stones. In addition to drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water daily, the following 10 foods will help keep you in positive water balance. Please keep in mind that 20% of our day fluid intake comes from the foods that we eat. 1) Bananas- contain 74% water and are high in potassium which is easily lost during perspiration. 2) Cauliflower- contains 92% water and is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and antioxidants that help prevent cancer. 3) Celery- contains 95% water and is high in Vitamin K, folic acid and potassium. 4) Cucumbers- contains 96% water 5) Spinach- contains 92% water, a favorite of Popeye, and a healthy supply of magnesium. 6) Iceberg Lettuce- contains 98% water, the rest being fiber which helps lower cholesterol and prevents constipation and diverticulosis/itis. 7) Radishes- contains 95% water. 8) Strawberries- contains 91% water and are a rich source of the antioxidants known as flavonoids. 9) Watermelon- the quintessential summer fruit. It contains 91% water and is a rich source of lycopene, an antioxidant. Although sweet, watermelon contains only 8% sugars and is rich in sodium, potassium and magnesium, 10) Milk- according to research at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, milk hydrates better than sports drinks due to it's combination of sugars, sodium, potassium, calcium and electrolytes. 11) Other- A few other hydrating food sources include cantaloupe, oranges, zucchini and cottage cheese. |
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