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New York

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

This member of the mint family has been used as a medicinal plant, and its oils and extracts are said to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Fragrant fresh basil, for instance, offers a healthy dose of blood-clotting vitamin K -- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil provide 27% of the RDA -- as well as vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium. (You can find more vitamin K in green leafy veggies such as cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and spinach -- but talk to your doctor if you’re taking a blood thinner such as warfarin; you don’t want too much or too little K.

Basil

Minerals. Raw and brown sugar both contain slightly more minerals than refined white sugar, but only because they contain molasses. While brown sugar does give you a dab of calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium in your sweetener, the amounts are too small to have any real health benefit, "The New York Times" explains

Brown Sugar

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It is also a very good source of manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, folate and copper. Additionally, cabbage is a good source of choline, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, pantothenic acid, protein and niacin.

Cabbage

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

One of the tastiest of all superfoods is the delightful coconut. Whether you eat the meat of the fruit, drink the water or milk, or use the oil, you can get some serious health benefits and even improve your appearance with this tropical food. ... The milk, which is the juice made from the meat has also been consumed.

Coconut

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

Hemp Seed

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

Every time you drink a glass of lime juice, you not only quench your thirst, you also give your body a lot of health benefits. One of them is for your skin care, constipation, blood pressure control , respiratory problem... just to name a few. 

Lime Juice

In addition to their monounsaturated fat content, peanuts feature an array of other nutrients that, in numerous studies, have been shown to promote heart health. Peanuts are good sources of vitamin E, niacin, folate, protein and manganese.

Peanuts

Aside from the interesting story and appearance of this fruit, it is also a storehouse of huge health benefits due to its wealth of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including potassium, copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, beta carotene, thiamin, B6, and folate, as well as soluble and insoluble fiber

Pineapple

Rice noodles possess such a mild flavor that they make a good match for almost any type of sauce or topping, from mild chicken broth to a fiery Szechuan pepper dish. Beyond culinary benefits, one reason to choose rice noodles is that they're gluten-free. They also deliver nutrients in the form of fiber, zinc and iron.

Rice Noodles

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.

Scallion

Derived from the nutrient-rich seed, the aromatic sesame oil is famous in Asia for enhancing their meal´s with flavor and also greatly used in Ayurvedic medicine. The most significant nutrient it provides is vitamin K, essential for blood clotting and for the maintenance strong bones (aids mineralization). In addition, it has a natural antioxidant, sesamol, and the essential omega-6 fatty acids which help in brain functions and metabolism´s regulation.

Sesame Oil

Sriracha is a variety of hot sauce named after the coastal city of Si Racha, located in the Chonburi Province of Eastern Thailand, where it was first served at local seafood restaurants.  It is a paste made from distilled vinegar, sun-ripened chili peppers, garlic, salt, and sugar, and boasts a heat rating of 2,000 scoville units, making it less than half as hot as a jalapeño pepper, which can range from 2,500 to 10,000 units.  In Thailand, the sauce is sometimes known as sot Sriracha and other times only known as nam phrik (“fluid chili”) Sriracha. 

Sriracha

Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of sunflower. 

Sunflower Oil

Soft, firm, or extra firm, Tofu (also known as bean curd) is made with soy milk and it has relatively low calories but plenty of healthy nutrients. It is a great source of vegetarian protein and iron so it is perfect for replacing or reducing meat in your favorite recipes. In just one serving it provides a nutritional punch: 10g of protein, 15% of the recommended daily value of iron and 1600mg of omega 6. Depending on the type, it may also have high calcium and or magnesium content. It also contains phytoestrogens as isoflavones (ISF) which studies tend to support its beneficial effects in the prevention of bone loss in postmenopausal women.  Clinical studies also show that ingestion of soy proteins might help to reduce LDL cholesterol and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. So…replacing high-fat animal foods with tofu can be heart healthy!

Sriracha Rainbow Noodle Salad

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