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Superfood Bowl

Grilled Scallops 

Mushroom  and Avocado Tacos

Mushroom Veggie Burger

Parmesan Roasted Cod

Sole Taco Salad

Grass-fed Meatball Sliders

Grilled Hanger Steak with Roasted

Grilled Mahi Mahi 

Spicy Coconut Shrimp

Tony Perez

The main ingredient of the Mexican dip guacamole!!  Used for savory and sweet dishes, it always displays its subtle flavor and smooth texture. This oily fruit is recognized because of its nutritional value and its versatility in the kitchen. It is often referred as a superfood…which is not surprising given its health properties. It is true that it has fat but it is vegetable healthy oil with no cholesterol or saturated fat! It provides essential omega- 6 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that helps stimulate hair and skin growth, regulate metabolism and maintain the reproductive system among other benefits. In addition, it also has dietary fiber, vitamin E, K, and phosphorus. 

Avocado

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

Nutrition. The "baby bellas," or crimini, mushrooms are a low calorie and low fat source of dietary fiber, potassium and the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Dietary fiber lowers cholesterol, helps maintain steady blood sugar levels and assists the digestive process.

Bella Mushrooms

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

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

Yellow, white and blue corn tortilla chips can provide some important nutrients to our body. But eating in moderation is the key else you might not benefit at all. Corn tortilla chips are also a source of thiamin or vitamin B-1 and vitamin B-6. These vitamins are very essential for our body as they help in food metabolism. Another advantage of having corn tortilla chips is that they provide the requisite amount of sodium to our body. This mineral is essential for maintaining the water balance in our bodies.

Corn Tortilla

Crimini mushrooms are an excellent source of many minerals including copper, selenium and phosphorus. They are also an excellent source of B vitamins including vitamin B2, niacin and pantothenic acid. In addition, crimini mushrooms are a very good source of potassium, zinc, vitamin B1 and manganese.

Cremini Mushrooms

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

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

Mango has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that help the body feel fuller. Also, the fibrous fruit boosts the digestive function of the body by burning additional calories, helping in weight loss. Not only the fruit but the leaves of mangoes are healthy too.

Mango

The shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries. It is considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.

Shiitake

The health benefits of tomatoes include improved eye sight, good stomach health, and reduced blood pressure, as well as relief from diabetes, skin problems and urinary tract infections. Furthermore, tomatoes can increase digestion, stimulate blood circulation, reduce cholesterol levels, improve fluid balance, protect the kidneys, detoxify the body, prevent premature aging, and reduce inflammation and related conditions. Tomatoes consist of a large number of antioxidants that have been proven to fight different forms of cancer. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals and exerts a protective effect against cardiovascular diseases.

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