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How do you make caramelized pecans?

Directions

Melt butter in small frying pan over low heat.

Add pecans and brown sugar.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is caramelized.

Spread out on wax paper to cool.

In bowl toss together spinach, pecans, apple and cheese.

Add oil and vinegar and toss again until everything is coated.

Well, apple seeds can indeed be poisonous, but it takes quite a few of them to kill you and only if they have been crushed. Apple seeds (and the seeds of related plants, such as pears and cherries) contain amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside composed of cyanide and sugar.

While mango skin is edible, please note that it can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Known as “mango itch” in Hawaii, the sap of the mango tree and mango skin contain urushiol, the same compound responsible for the itchy skin rash seen in poison ivy and poison oak.

The short answer is probably not. In fact, a lot of people suffer from an allergic reaction after eating mango peels. Yes, that poison ivy, and when you eat mango skin, you’re actually exposing your face to urushiol, the toxin in poison ivy that causes the itchy rash.

You may bite into an apple to eat it, but you probably don’t eat a mango the same way! The peel of a mango fruit is tough, fibrous, and bitter-tasting.

Follow These Steps

Peel the mango from top to bottom. Using the Y-shaped peeler, work your way around the mango, removing the skin.

Determine the tallest line of the mango.

Slice in half, avoiding the pit.

Cut around the pit.

Slice the cut halves.

However, mango skin also contains urushiol, the irritating compound found in poison ivy and poison oak. If you are sensitive to the compound, eating mango skin can cause a nasty reaction and may send you to the doctor. Contact dermatitis is more common from handling mango vines or peeling the fruit.

While the THC in cannabis and the terpenes found in mangoes will increase the level of high a person experiences no matter when the mango is eaten, it has been shown that eating a mango before taking a hit is the most effective way to ensure the best and longest lasting high.

These five exotic fruits are packed with nutrients, and they are canine approved. Mangoes are a delicious tropical fruit. Dogs can safely enjoy the skin of this fruit. Your dog could choke on a mango seed, so you should always peel the fruit before giving it to your dog.

Along with blueberries, strawberries are a nutritional powerhouse for both you and your dog. Like their blue cousins, strawberries are full of antioxidants. They also boast high fiber and a lot of vitamin C. Here’s a bonus: Strawberries even contain an enzyme that can help whiten your dog’s teeth.

Dogs can eat bananas in moderation. Bananas are a good source of potassium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, biotin and copper. Bananas are low in sodium and cholesterol, but due to the sugar content in bananas, dogs should only eat them as a treat, and not as a regular part of their diets.

Bacon is an incredibly rich and fatty food with a high salt content, which can prove to be too much for a dog’s stomach to handle. Eating a large amount can cause pancreatitis, which can be fatal. Due to the high salt content in ham, dogs will become dehydrated and drink an excessive amount of water.

Apples are wonderful crunchy treats for your dog. Apples with the skin on are full of plant chemicals (phytonutrients) that are thought to be protective against some types of cancer in humans. Apple seeds, however, contain cyanide so your dog should not be allowed to eat the core.

Popcorn itself is not bad for dogs. Plain, air-popped popcorn makes a nice occasional treat for your dog. But, kernels can get stuck in dogs’ teeth and pose a choking hazard, so it is probably a good idea to keep whole or only partially popped kernels away from curious dogs.

Broccoli makes a great snack for pups. Just remember to serve human food sparingly — even the best fruits and vegetables, if eaten by your pet in huge amounts, can cause stomach problems. Some canines love sweet potatoes. Be sure to serve them to your dog in small bites and make sure that they’re cooked, never raw.

All of these ingredients are safe for dogs, so any variety of pasta is safe for most dogs, although it’s probably best to hold the commercial pasta sauce, as these are usually acidic, and contain a lot of sugar and salt, all of which can upset your dog’s tummy. Also, keep in mind that some dogs are allergic to wheat.

Carrots: This vegetable is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins. Plus, crunching on carrots can be good for dogs’ teeth. Eggs: If your pooch needs a protein boost, scramble an occasional egg for a healthy snack. Eggs are high in protein, but they’re also high in fat, so don’t give your pet too many of them.

Safe: Some Vegetables. Your dog can have a healthy snack of carrot sticks, green beans, cucumber slices, or zucchini slices. Even a plain baked potato is OK. Don’t let your dog eat any raw potatoes or any potato plants from your pantry or garden.

The hardness of raw carrots is good for promoting healthy dog teeth. Puppies and smaller dogs do better with shaved carrots or baby carrots. You should scrub carrots clean but you don’t have to peel them. Dogs will chew them to bits.