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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

Mustard greens or leaves of mustard plants are excellent source of essential minerals including potassium, calcium and phosphorous. It is also a good source of magnesium and dietary fiber.

Dijon Mustard

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

Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is also used to preserve food. It is a rich source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber. Black pepper is also a very good anti-inflammatory agent.

Ground Black Pepper

This viscous, sweet nectar provides a lot of energy to your body with no fat! Its taste and specific composition vary depending on the type of flowers the bees have visited. Even though it contains sugars, it is not the same as table sugar which has undergone much refinement. It is a natural product, composed of a mixture of simple sugars, mainly fructose and glucose, which has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar and can be a part of a healthy diet. Honey contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals, such as B-complex vitamins and manganese.

Honey

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

Paprika is a spice in the Capsicum family that doesn't just flavor your food, it provides a variety of nutrients from even a small amount. ... Not to mention the sweet, smoky flavor you'll get to enjoy. The anti-inflammatory properties of capsaicin are one of its strongest characteristics.

Paprika

Barley is a major cereal grain, commonly found in bread, beverages, and various cuisines of every culture. It was one of the first cultivated grains in history and, to this day, remains one of the most widely consumed grains, globally. Choosing whole grains over their processed counterparts reduces the risk of several chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Pearled Barley

You won’t find a large difference between the calories in pork tenderloin, ham, bone-in pork chops, and skinless chicken breasts, legs and thighs. Pork tenderloin has the fewest, with 93 calories in a 3-ounce serving, while ham contains 116 calories, which is the highest of the six samples. All six provide about the same amount of protein: 16 to 19 grams in 3 ounces. These values represent about 33 to 39 percent of the daily value for protein, based on consuming 2,000 calories daily.

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Image result for red wine vinegar health benefitsmedlicker.com Like red wine, it is free of cholesterol, fat and sodium and chock full of anti-aging antioxidants. Unlike wine however, it doesn't contain alcohol, so feel free to toast your health daily! Two important ingredients in red wine vinegar that are currently being studied are acetic acid and resveratrol.

Red Wine Vinegar

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

Raw in a salad or cooked in some dish, Popeye the sailor man probably ate it because it is a versatile veggie and has lots of nutrients in few calories. It is an excellent source of non-heminic iron and also dietary fiber which helps control appetite and normal bowel functioning, vitamin A (as carotenoids), vitamin K, folate, calcium and vitamin C. 

Spinach

Walnuts can be eaten on their own as a snack or as part of a mix such as muesli, or as an ingredient of a dish. With only 14 kcal per unit, they are a great source of energy, protein (15%) and dietary fiber (7%). Even if they are high in oils, they have no cholesterol or saturated fat but do have the essential omega-3 (great antioxidant) and omega-6 (good for brain, mood and cell growth) fatty acids. Thus, they may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when they are consumed on a regular basis within a healthy diet. Walnuts also contain copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. Moreover, they have melatonin which is a substance important to maintain good sleep.

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