Name: Beet Cakes with Quinoa Cashew Tabbouleh
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Apple cider is made from the juice that is extracted from the pulp of pureed apples. While it has its own health benefits, apple cider can also be made into apple cider vinegar, which is used as a cure for some health conditions. Apple cider vinegar is made from fermenting apple cider. Apple cider contains bacteria and acids that have shown a vast array of health benefits. Normal dosage instructions for apple cider vinegar is to mix 2 tablespoons into a glass of water and drink 3 times per day. Apple cider vinegar is the only kind of vinegar that is used mainly for health purposes. Like apples, apple cider has many health benefits. The health benefits of apples and apple cider come from the fruit's phytochemicals. Phenolics, flavonoids and carotenoids from apples may play a key role in reducing instances of some chronic diseases, according to a study published in the May 2004 issue of "Nutrition Journal." People who consume apples regularly in the diet are at lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes and some forms of cancer. Apples are also a source of antioxidants, which protect the body from damage caused by free radicals in the environment.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Beets are a great way to boost your dishes with color and your body with nutrients! They are high in Vitamin C, which is known for its antioxidant and immunological properties. In addition, it provides other important minerals such as potassium and manganese that help in the maintenance of the body´s equilibrium. Beets are also rich in folate which is essential during pregnancy because it helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Diabetics, the plant they use to extract sugar is called sugar beet and it is a different plant to the beetroot. So enjoy beets with no hesitation! 

Beets

Eat lentils and reap their health benefits including: Lower Cholesterol. Lentils help to reduce blood cholesterol since it contains high levels of soluble fiber. Good for heart health, digestive health. It stabilizes blood sugar, good protein, increases energy and helps in weight loss. 

Black Lentils

It is a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), potassium and copper. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin B1, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, calcium, iron, niacin and selenium.

Broccoli

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

Although cashews are one of the lowest-fiber nuts, they are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium, all of which are important for maintaining good bodily function.

Cashews

Also called besan or gram flour, chickpea flour is naturally gluten free, and if there's one food trend we think everyone can agree is here to stay, it's gluten-free eating. It's also high in protein, iron and fiber. All it is, is ground-up chickpeas that are either raw or roasted

Chickpea Flour

One of the Mediterranean´s diet main ingredients, extra virgin olive oil provides a special flavor and aroma to each dish while adding no cholesterol and almost no saturated fat. It has omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) which may help to lower total blood cholesterol and "bad cholesterol" (LDL) while increasing "good cholesterol" (HDL), therefore contributing to decreasing the risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases. Moreover, it has vitamin E which is known to have antioxidant properties by protecting cells from free radicals. This vitamin is also involved in the immune function and other metabolic processes. That the oil is Virgin means that it has undergone less industrial processing, it is more natural. Therefore all its nutritional and organoleptic properties remain intact for your body to take advantage off!! 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

High-Fiber Super Foods. Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s. Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities.

Flaxseed Meal

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.

Fresh Mint

Idaho® Potatoes are delicious and nutritious! Idaho® Potatoes are fat-free, cholesterol-free and a good source of Vitamin B6 and dietary fiber. They are also high in Potassium and Vitamin C. Idaho® potatoes are loaded with important vitamins and nutrients that help keep your body fueled and strong all day long.

Idaho Potatoes

Parsley is an excellent of vitamin K and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Parsley's volatile oil components include myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Its flavonoids include apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol and luteolin.

Italian Parsley

As a refreshing drink, lemonade helps you stay calm and cool. The health benefits of it are due to its many nourishing nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium while having no fat and therefore no cholesterol.  Unlike most animals, humans are not able to synthesize vitamin C, so it becomes a crucial dietary component. Also recognized as ascorbic acid, it is mostly known because of its antioxidant properties, but it also helps in the synthesis of collagen (growth and repair of connective tissue), the healing of wounds, and the functioning of the immune system. Vitamin C is also very important in a vegetarian diet as it helps absorb the iron in plant-based foods. Half a cup of lemon juice covers approximately a 77% of vitamin´s C daily recommendation. 

Lemon Juice

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.

Mushrooms

This pseudocereal, native to South America is a great gluten-free alternative to starchy grains. The UN named 2013 the International Quinoa Year in recognition of the crop´s high nutritional content. Quinoa is a powerful source of energy and vegetarian protein, with twice the proteins of rice and barley. Another important fact (attention vegetarians!) is that it contains the nine essential amino acids, including lysine and isoleucine (absent in other crops).So it is a complete, high-quality protein! In addition, it is also a very good source of dietary fiber (covers 21% of fiber recommendation per cooked cup), folate, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamins B and iron. It has anti-inflammatory properties and a low glycemic index. Extra fact:  it is one of the experimental crops in NASA´s controlled ecological life-support system (CELSS) for long duration human-occupied space flights.

Quinoa

Red onions, also known as Spanish onions, contain plenty of healthy essential nutrients as well as phytochemicals that provide long-term health benefits. Including red onions in your daily diet may help reduce your risk of chronic disease.

Red Onions

Being leafy greens, scallions naturally carry more plant-derived antioxidants, and dietary fiber than their fellow bulb (Allium) members like onions, shallots, etc. Scallions are very low in calories; 100 g of fresh leaves provide just 31 calories. Nonetheless, they contain many noteworthy flavonoid anti-oxidants, plant fiber, minerals, and vitamins that have proven health benefits.

Scallions

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). They are also a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Additionally, they are a good source of potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and phosphorus.

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