Name: Wild Caught Salmon
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One of humankind´s most beloved nuts, almonds are nowadays available in a variety of forms: almond milk, almond butter, marzipan, Italian amaretti, etc. They are a health shot by providing much energy, B-complex vitamins (niacin and riboflavin) and the antioxidant vitamin E that fights against free radicals. In addition, almonds have essential minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and manganese difficult to find in vegetarian diets. Also rich in fiber, they support appetite-control, normal bowel functioning and potentially lower LDL cholesterol with the aid of omega-6, omega-9 and phytosterols. Indian Ayurvedic practitioners believe that almonds are capable of increasing brain capacity, intellectual ability and longevity.

Almonds

Fiber can also help lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels, prevent inflammation and protect heart health, and reduce your lipoprotein or "bad" cholesterol levels. The cynarin in artichokes (note the botanical name) increases bile production in your liver, which in turn rids cholesterol from your body.

Artichoke Hearts

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

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

Fennel's fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and phytonutrient content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all support heart health. Fennel contains significant amounts of fiber. As fiber helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, it decreases the risk of heart disease

Fennel

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

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

Ricotta is a creamy white and slightly sweet Italian whey cheese usually made from sheep, cow or goat. It´s fat content changes depending on the brand and the type of milk used but it is leaner compared to other cheese and also has less sodium. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, selenium and also has a considerable amount of vitamin A.

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