Ceviche

RECIPE BY STAFF WRITER

Allow us to introduce you to our low-cal snack, ceviche. Enjoy it on its own, with crackers, or on some nicely buttered toast. However you choose to have it, you’ll become obsessed, but not to worry because it’s high in macronutrients and protein.

YIELDS:

4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1lb peeled and deveined shrimp

½ cup lime juice

2 tomatoes (diced)

1 cucumber

½ red onion

½ cup cilantro

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine the shrimp and lime juice into one bowl and allow to soak in the refrigerator for one hour.

2. Dice all other ingredients and strain the shrimp, saving the liquid.

3. Combine all ingredients in one bowl, adding black pepper, paprika and salt to taste.

4. Add half of the reserved liquid from the shrimp.

5. Serve and enjoy.

WHAT ARE BLUE TEETH?

Blue teeth can be a cause for concern. While some of us have naturally tinted teeth that appear pink, yellow, or grey, blue teeth can sometimes suggest dead teeth. Blue teeth imply that the nerves and pulp within the tooth may have died, hence dead teeth. It can also indicate dental trauma, oral health issues, or simply a result of a cosmetic problem.

WHAT CAUSES BLUE TEETH?

Blue teeth have many causes ranging from trauma to infection. Here are some common causes of blue teeth:

• It can happen naturally! – Our teeth come in varying shades and colors, and some of us develop a rare genetic disorder called “dentinogenesis imperfecta.” This inherited condition forms weaker teeth that are usually blue-gray in color.