Nuts About Ice Cream

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27 May 2008 Nuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.  If you're not too keen on fish ice cream or even avocado ice cream, try this great recipe for cinnamon black walnut ice cream.  Walnuts are one of the best nuts for omega-3's. 4 cups heavy cream 4 cups half-and-half 2 cups white sugar 2 1/2 cups chopped black walnuts 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt In a large bowl, stir together the heavy cream, half-and-half, sugar, walnuts, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Pour the mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and freeze as directed ... {Tags: , , } {More...}

Two Birds, One Avocado

Healthy Ice Cream, News, Recipes and Videos
20 May 2008 There is never-ending supply of information about omega-3 fatty acids and how, when added to your diet, they can vastly improve your cholesterol & triglyceride levels and also help with your hair, skin and nails. Even people who regularly consume foods rich in omega-3s (like salmon, avocados and nuts) are being urged to take a fish oil supplement because we just don't get enough. They are even adding it to baby formula since it is such an essential part of our life. "Scientists report that adding long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids -- typically found in fish oil -- to baby ... {Tags: , , } {More...}