Over the Memorial Day weekend I explored the “food-land” and came up with a couple of new recipes, while revisiting some of the old ones.
The recipes that you will see in this post have numerous health benefits. Just to give you a quick idea of how powerful it is, here is a quick snapshot:
Tomatoes—great source of lycopene. Lycopene helps women guard against tumorous tissue growth, is a powerful inhibitor of the growth of breast, endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) and lung cancer cells. Lycopene is an inhibitor to heart disease. Tomatoes are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Potassium
Mango—rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber. Mangoes also contain useful amounts of iron, nicotinic acid and potassium. Mangoes are good for the immune system and help protect against cancer.
Kiwi—packed with more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange. Kiwi;s phytonutrients protect DNA; provide antioxidant protection; protect against asthma and macular degeneration. Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of dietary fiber. It is also a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium, and copper. In addition, kiwifruit is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E.
Red Onion—member of the Allium family, rich in powerful sulfur-containing compounds that are responsible for their pungent odors and for many of their health-promoting effects. Onions contain allyl propyl disulphide. Onion are very rich in chromium, a trace mineral that helps cells respond to insulin, plus vitamin C, and numerous flavonoids, most notably, quercitin. Onions have blood sugar-lowering effects; provide cardiovascular benefits and gastrointestinal health. Onions are protective against many cancers and are anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.
Bananas—one of our best sources of potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. Contains a whopping 467 mg of potassium and only 1 mg of sodium, which may help to prevent high blood pressure and protect against atherosclerosis. Bananas provide soothing protection from ulcers; ripe bananas improve elimination, protect eyesight, build better bones. Bananas are a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, and manganese.
Strawberries—an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber and iodine. Plus, strawberries are a good source of potassium, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, copper, and vitamin K. Strawberries contain an array of beneficial phytonutrients, including flavonoids, anthocyanidins and ellagic acid. They protection against macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis among many other benefits.
Coconut—coconut water is the riches source of electrolytes. It acts to detoxify the kidneys, which indirectly affects its neighbors, the reproductive organs. Coconut's unique form of saturated fat actually helps prevent heart disease, stroke, and hardening of the arteries. Unlike other oils and fats, coconut oil contains a large amount of the fatty acid known as lauric acid, which is the predominant fatty acid found in mother's milk. The lauric acid makes breast milk easily digestible, it strengthens the immune system and protects against viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Studies have shown coconut oil's effectiveness with HIV, SARS, Crohn's Disease, as well as other chronic illnesses. It detoxifies the liver, helps to build lipoproteins, fats and hormones and bile, which is necessary for digestion. Coconut's amazing healing properties are also attributed to reducing the risk of other degenerative conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
So, with these benefits in mind, let’s dive into learning how to make delicious dishes with these nutritious powerhouses.
Mango & Kiwi Salsa
The recipes that you will see in this post have numerous health benefits. Just to give you a quick idea of how powerful it is, here is a quick snapshot:
Tomatoes—great source of lycopene. Lycopene helps women guard against tumorous tissue growth, is a powerful inhibitor of the growth of breast, endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) and lung cancer cells. Lycopene is an inhibitor to heart disease. Tomatoes are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Potassium
Mango—rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber. Mangoes also contain useful amounts of iron, nicotinic acid and potassium. Mangoes are good for the immune system and help protect against cancer.
Kiwi—packed with more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange. Kiwi;s phytonutrients protect DNA; provide antioxidant protection; protect against asthma and macular degeneration. Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of dietary fiber. It is also a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium, and copper. In addition, kiwifruit is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E.
Red Onion—member of the Allium family, rich in powerful sulfur-containing compounds that are responsible for their pungent odors and for many of their health-promoting effects. Onions contain allyl propyl disulphide. Onion are very rich in chromium, a trace mineral that helps cells respond to insulin, plus vitamin C, and numerous flavonoids, most notably, quercitin. Onions have blood sugar-lowering effects; provide cardiovascular benefits and gastrointestinal health. Onions are protective against many cancers and are anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.
Bananas—one of our best sources of potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. Contains a whopping 467 mg of potassium and only 1 mg of sodium, which may help to prevent high blood pressure and protect against atherosclerosis. Bananas provide soothing protection from ulcers; ripe bananas improve elimination, protect eyesight, build better bones. Bananas are a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, and manganese.
Strawberries—an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber and iodine. Plus, strawberries are a good source of potassium, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, copper, and vitamin K. Strawberries contain an array of beneficial phytonutrients, including flavonoids, anthocyanidins and ellagic acid. They protection against macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis among many other benefits.
Coconut—coconut water is the riches source of electrolytes. It acts to detoxify the kidneys, which indirectly affects its neighbors, the reproductive organs. Coconut's unique form of saturated fat actually helps prevent heart disease, stroke, and hardening of the arteries. Unlike other oils and fats, coconut oil contains a large amount of the fatty acid known as lauric acid, which is the predominant fatty acid found in mother's milk. The lauric acid makes breast milk easily digestible, it strengthens the immune system and protects against viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Studies have shown coconut oil's effectiveness with HIV, SARS, Crohn's Disease, as well as other chronic illnesses. It detoxifies the liver, helps to build lipoproteins, fats and hormones and bile, which is necessary for digestion. Coconut's amazing healing properties are also attributed to reducing the risk of other degenerative conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
So, with these benefits in mind, let’s dive into learning how to make delicious dishes with these nutritious powerhouses.
Mango & Kiwi Salsa
Ingredients*• 5 large tomatoes, diced
• ½-3/4 large mongo, skinned and diced
• 2 kiwis, skinned and diced
• 1 clove of garlic, diced
• Red onion, diced (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• Sea salt (or Himalayan) to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
Preparation
• Combined all ingredients and serve with your favorite corn chips, preferably raw organic. (If you have a dehydrator and are interested in learning how to make your own corn chips, check out this blog post by Real Food Tulsa)
*always use ripe organic ingredients, for maximum benefits and to avoid toxins such as pesticides and herbicides.
Coconut & Strawberry Smoothie
This smoothie is extra filling! You might have to keep a portion of it for later enjoyment.
Ingredients• 1 coconut (water and meat)
• 16 oz ripe strawberries, including the little greens
• 1-2 bananas
Preparation
• Blend coconut water and meat first, until smooth. You might end up with small junks in the mixture, but not to worry.
• Add strawberries and banana and blend until smooth.
• If mixture is too thick, add a little bit of water.
• Enjoy!
Banana & Strawberry Smoothie
IngredientsMakes 4 servings
• 2 cups filtered water
• 2-3 ripe bananas
• 16 oz ripe strawberries, including the little greens
• 2 large handfuls of spinach
Preparation
• Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
• If you are lacking in sweetness, which you should not, add a couple of pitted dates to the mix.
• Enjoy!
I guarantee that you will feel satiated and rejuvenated after eating these dishes.
Until next time: EAT HEALTHY!!! BE HAPPY!!!
Living Unprocessed Life!
