Avocado Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

• 1 Ripe Avocado
• 1 Cup of  Baby Shrimp
• ¼ Cup of Cherry Tomatoes
• ¼ Cup of Yellow Zucchini
• ¼ Cup of Cucumber
• ¼ Cup of Red Peppers
• ½ Cup Green Onions
• 1 small Jalapeño Pepper
• 1-2 tbsp of Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• A little drizzle of honey

Directions

Cut avocado into two and remove pit.

Chop all ingredients into small bite size pieces.

Mix in with shrimp.

Add sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil and rice wine vinegar and a drizzle of honey.

Toss and pour over avocado.

Avocado Berry Salad

Ingredients

• 1 Ripe Avocado
• ½ Cup of Blueberries
• ½ Cup of Raspberries
• ½ Cup of Walnuts
• ¼ cup of Pumpkin Seeds
• 1 tbsp of Agave Syrup

Directions

Slice avocado and add berries, walnuts and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle Agave Syrup on top and enjoy a sweet creamy fruit salad.

 Nutritional Benefits

Avocado is a delicious creamy fruit that is filled with vitamins and energy. Many believe that the high fat content of avocados is bad for people who are trying to get lean. However, what they don’t realize is that the monounsaturated fats contained in avocados help to increase your basal metabolic rate, help reduce appetite and prevent you from overeating. Avocado has a large amount of potassium which is 3 times more than the amount found in bananas.  They are also amazing for the skin and hair as they are rich in vitamin E and B. Eat sweet or savoury…the creamy richness will never do you wrong 🙂

Shrimp are small in size but they are huge in nutritional value and health benefits. They are loaded with vitamin D, vitamin B3, and zinc. Shrimp are also are packed with protein and Leptin.  Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating the body’s energy expenditure, helping you burn more fat and controlling overeating. The high amounts of zinc and copper in shrimp play an important role in the production of new cells in hair and skin, which prevent hair loss and contribute to hair thickness.  Who would have thought shrimp equals beautiful locks!

Jenny Van Barneveld is one of the fastest rising fitness models and personalities in the industry, having appeared in numerous fitness magazines, including Inside Fitness, Better Bodies, Planet Muscle and UMM. She is a certified personal trainer and is set to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, graduating from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition this year. Jenny is also passionate about food. Merging her passions for fitness and food together, she is focused on pairing fit living with fabulous food creations. Jenny will be sharing many of her amazing recipes here on Strong Athlete. We will also keep you posted on the upcoming launch of Jenny’s own website.