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Vegan Bowl

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Cubano Burrito Panini

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Pesto Chicken Casserole

Pesto Chicken Breast

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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

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

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

As all vegetables, carrots don´t have cholesterol but yes they do have lots of nutrients for you! They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a pigment which has antioxidant properties and is the primary source of provitamin A. The body has the ability to convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A (retinol), which has multiple functions such as growth and development, reproduction, improving vision and boosting the immune system. Furthermore, carrots have other nutrients such as potassium and dietary fiber.

Carrots

It's best known for its bite, but cayenne pepper can help you burn calories, relieve arthritis, and more.

Cayenne Pepper

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!

Extra Firm Tofu

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

Forbidden Rice

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

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

 The nutrients found in maple syrup include energy, water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and sugars. In terms of minerals, it contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus sodium, potassium, and zinc. Vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and B6 are also found in maple syrup.

Maple Syrup

Oranges are a wonderful source of vitamin C, providing more than 100% of the daily value in just one unit. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant which protects the body against the effects of free radicals and therefore might help in the prevention of some types of cancer. This vitamin is also superb for maintaining the function of the immune system. Oranges also provides dietary fiber, potassium, and carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein which might be cardio-protective. 

Orange Juice

The health benefits of peanut butter include a reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, degenerative nerve diseases, and control of Alzheimer’s disease. It also helps in decreasing hypertension, and the risk of contracting viral and fungal infections.

Peanut Butter

Folate, fiber, riboflavin, and potassium, as well as good amounts of copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, and calcium are less prominent nutrients that support the healthy properties of radishes. It's probably no surprise that radishes contain fiber, aka indigestible carbohydrates.

Radishes

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

The snap pea, also known as the sugar snap pea, is a cultivar group of edible-podded peas. Snap pea pods are rounded, in contrast to snow pea pods, which are flat and thicker.

Snap Peas

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.

Soy Sauce

" In fact, sunflower seeds make my Top 10 List for foods rich in Vitamin E, copper, B Vitamins like thiamine, phosphorus, selenium, and more. Sunflower seeds, like nearly all types of nuts and seeds, provide a healthy source of essential fatty acids; their specific fatty acids are in the form of linoleic acid."

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