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Romanesco Stir-fry Bowl

Short Rib Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa

Grass Fed Seared Peppered Skirt Steak

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells

Turmeric Salmon

Asian Quinoa Salad

Asian Sesame Beef Salad

Chicken Stir Fry

Coconut Crusted Chicken Salad

Crispy Tofu 

Raymundo Agrazal

This member of the mint family has been used as a medicinal plant, and its oils and extracts are said to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Fragrant fresh basil, for instance, offers a healthy dose of blood-clotting vitamin K -- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil provide 27% of the RDA -- as well as vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium. (You can find more vitamin K in green leafy veggies such as cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and spinach -- but talk to your doctor if you’re taking a blood thinner such as warfarin; you don’t want too much or too little K.

Basil

Minerals. Raw and brown sugar both contain slightly more minerals than refined white sugar, but only because they contain molasses. While brown sugar does give you a dab of calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium in your sweetener, the amounts are too small to have any real health benefit, "The New York Times" explains

Brown Sugar

The USDA reports that mushrooms contain high amounts of copper, which is needed to produce blood cells and maintain heart health. Additional nutrients are vitamins C, D and B; and the minerals selenium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and zinc.

Button Mushrooms

As all vegetables, carrots don´t have cholesterol but yes they do have lots of nutrients for you! They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a pigment which has antioxidant properties and is the primary source of provitamin A. The body has the ability to convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A (retinol), which has multiple functions such as growth and development, reproduction, improving vision and boosting the immune system. Furthermore, carrots have other nutrients such as potassium and dietary fiber.

Carrots

Health benefits of cilantro leaves (coriander) Cilantro herb is very low in calories and contains no cholesterol. However, its deep-green leaves possess good amounts of antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which may help reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" levels in the blood.

Cilantro

Fish sauce is full of the vital nutrients and minerals contained in fish and fish organs, enhanced by fermentation. This includes iodine and other substances that nourish the thyroid, and vitamins A and D. Fish sauce not only provides a tasty substitute for soy, it is good for your health.

Fish Sauce

Also known as koshering salt, it is specially recognized because of its flake-like shape. Even though all three salts- sea, table and kosher- contain the same amount of sodium per gram, kosher salt yields less sodium per tablespoon because of its coarser grain. In other words, it enhances the flavor of each ingredient while protecting your heart from an excessive sodium intake!!

Kosher Salt

Every time you drink a glass of lime juice, you not only quench your thirst, you also give your body a lot of health benefits. One of them is for your skin care, constipation, blood pressure control , respiratory problem... just to name a few. 

Lime Juice

The health benefits of mint include the following: Digestion: Mint is a great appetizer or palate cleanser, and it promotes digestion. It also soothes stomachs in cases of indigestion or inflammation. When you feel sick to your stomach, drinking a cup of mint tea can give you relief.

Asian Grilled Shrimp

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