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Andres Mendez

Most supermarket brands of olive oil are blended from oil from many different varieties, regions, and even countries. ... Sometimes olive oil is blended with canola or other vegetable oils.

Blended Oil

No doubt one of the most multipurpose foods! Scrambled, hard-boiled or in omelets, egg is an ingredient that can never be absent in any house. Because eggs store significant amount of high-quality protein they are categorized as meat in the dietary guidelines for Americans. Another interesting fact is that they have zero carbohydrates: the white is 100% proteins and the yolk is a mixture of protein and fat. They are also a good source of several vitamins such as vitamin A, vital for a healthy vision and cell repair, B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, choline, B12) and the hard to find bone-healthy Vitamin D. Eggs also contain some essential minerals such as phosphorus, Zinc and some even are rich in omega-3.

Eggs

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

Not only are sesame seeds an excellent source of copper and a very good source of manganese, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fiber. In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, and to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies in animals. Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage.

Sesame Seeds

Soba means buckwheat in Japanese. Although some versions of soba noodles contain wheat, you can find soba noodles made with just buckwheat flour. These noodles, used in both hot and cold dishes, look like spaghetti but have a nuttier flavor. Nutritionally these noodles are similar to spaghetti, but they offer some additional benefits.

Soba Noodles

Soy sauce is used primarily in Asian dishes. It can be used as a marinade or as a complimentary condiment to a dish. Mainly people use it as an additional seasoning to Asian side dishes such as egg rolls, fried rice and crab rangoon. On meat as well; primarily it is used on pork, beef or chicken. It adds a salty flavor to food and only a small quantity impacts a dish.

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