Name: Coconut Thai Curry Chicken
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Basmati is gluten-free and low in fat. It contains all eight essential amino acids, folic acid, and is very low in sodium and has no cholesterol. Basmati has a low to medium glycemic index, meaning that energy is released at a slower, steadier rate leading to a more balanced level of energy.

Basmati Rice

​Cardamom is related to ginger and can be used in much the same way to counteract digestive problems. Use it to combat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation, and much more. This spice helps the body eliminate waste through the kidneys.

Cardamom

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Besides capsaicin, chilies contain antioxidants, including vitamin C and carotenoids, which might also help improve insulin regulation. A little chili pepper can really perk up an omelet, add heat to a black bean/sweet potato soup, or transform an ordinary salad dressing. So, spice up your meals with chili peppers.

Chili Pepper

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

Citric acid is often used for proper mineral supplementation of food, as an acidity regulator, and as a flavoring ingredient. Though not an antioxidant itself, citric acid enhances the activity of many beneficial antioxidants. All these properties offer a wide range of health benefits.

Citric Acid

Coconut Extract

Coconut milk is a vegan, lactose-free, environmentally friendly beverage that can substitute dairy milk. It contains almost the same amount of protein per serving and has a creamy special savory taste that enriches every dish without adding any cholesterol. Calcium enriched options are great for vegans to help maintain bones and teeth healthy!

Coconut Milk

Coconut oil is high in natural saturated fats. Saturated fats not only increase the healthy cholesterol (known as HDL) in your body, but also help to convert the LDL “bad” cholesterol into good cholesterols. By Increasing the HDL's in the body, it helps promote heart health, and lower the risk of heart disease.

Coconut Oil

The health benefits of coriander include its use in the treatment of skin inflammation, high cholesterol levels, diarrhea, mouth ulcers, anemia, indigestion, menstrual disorders, smallpox, conjunctivitis, skin disorders, and blood sugar disorders, while also benefiting eye care.Coriander, commonly known as Dhaniya in the Indian Subcontinent and Cilantro in the America and some parts of Europe, is an herb that is extensively used around the world as a condiment, garnish, or decoration on culinary dishes. Its scientific name is Coriandrum Sativum L. Its leaves and fruits have a recognizable and pleasant aroma and are commonly used raw or dried for culinary applications.

Coriander

The health benefits of cumin include its ability to aid in digestion, improve immunity and treat piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, lactation, anemia, skin disorders, boils and cancer.

Cumin

Curry Paste

Galanga

Galangal, also known as Siamese ginger, is indeed a member of the ginger family known as Zingiberaceae (zingy!). Its skin is smoother and paler than ginger root’s, the interior ranges from white to yellow to pink, and its flavor is stronger and more astringent.

Galangal

Known for its unique aroma and its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens with its cooking, garlic is one of the most popular ingredients in all cuisines. Some studies have shown that it has antibacterial and potential anticancer properties. Other investigations state that it may also help regulate blood pressure and make blood thinner, thus protecting the heart. So go ahead and spice up your life with garlic!

Garlic

Ginger has been a popular ingredient and herbal medicine for thousands of years in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. Fresh or dried, ginger´s spicy and strong taste brings life to your meals and also adds powerful benefits. Because of its gingerol, it can be used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, pregnancy, and in some cases cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to treat mild stomach upset, to reduce pain of osteoarthritis, and may even be used in heart disease and nasal allergies. Ongoing investigations suggest that it may help improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. Ginger is rich in manganese, and has moderate amounts of magnesium and vitamin B6.

Ginger

Kaffir lime has pleasant flavor and uniquely tart which it gives to it specific place in the herbal medicine. People use leaves, fruit, rind and oil of the  for many different purposes. In Thai cooking kaffir lime is added in sauces and soups. The oil from kaffir lime is used in cosmetic products, shampoos, fragrances, salves and soaps. The leaves of kaffir lime are used in oral or topical way. When you have oil which is extracted from kaffir lime, then you should not consume it in direct way because it can lead to dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness and vomiting. You should mix the essential oil of kaffir leaves with water or with another type of diluting agent. These are the side effects of the kaffir lime which are known. You must talk with your doctor before you add kaffir lime in your diet because you do not know if this fruit will work properly for you. Here are some health benefits of the kaffir lime:

Kaffir Lime Leaf

Lemongrass is a plant. The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.

Lemon Grass

The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.

Lemongrass

Red Chilli Pepper

The highest amount of Vitamin C in a bell pepper is concentrated in the red variety. Red bell peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. The capsaicin in bell peppers has multiple health benefits.

Red Peppers

Oral Rehydration Treatment: Salt is essential for sustaining the hydration levels of the body. It is extremely vital to maintain the electrolyte balance for the smooth functioning of the human organ systems. These electrolytes primarily entail magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium.

Salt

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

Shallot is a type of bulb vegetables that belongs to the amaryllis family. It is closely related with onion and garlic. Shallot is rich source of dietary fibers, vitamins A, B1, B6, B9 and C and minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and copper. Like other types of onions, shallot releases allyl sulfide (gas) during the slicing. This substance reacts with the moisture from the air and creates sulfuric acid which irritates eyes and leads to the formation of tears.

Shallots

Sodium Metabisulfite

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.

Spanish Onions

Dried spices like cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper all have high ORAC scores, which indicate antioxidant potential. A teaspoon of these spices is comparable to a serving of blueberries or strawberries.

Spices

The light color of organic cane sugar is comparable to turbinado or “raw” sugar, a sign that it is less processed compared to other wholesome sweeteners such as muscovado and molasses. The closer the color of the sweetener to fresh sugarcane juice the better. Even good sugars should be consumed within healthy limits.

Sugar

Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.

Water

This food is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Niacin, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese.

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