Tomato Onion Meatball Soup

6 Servings of Tomato Onions Meatball Soup

106 Kcal per serving

250g organic grass-fed ground beef (90% lean)

1 organic egg with omega-3 fatty acids

3 tomatoes (400 g)

1 onion (200 g)

1 Tbsp tapioca flour

2 tsp sea salt

2 tsp peppercorns
6 cups water (1440 ml)

Grass-fed beef contains more omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), both are heart-healthy fats.  Studies have shown that CLA in fact can promote reducing abdominal fats.  Reducing abdominal fat accumulation can decrease the risk of getting metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes.  Especially, beef has high amount of iron and vitamin B12, which can help us against iron-deficiency anemia.  Zero-glycemic-indexed beef is an excellent protein choice for people with diabetes.

Organic egg with omega-3 fatty acids is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and lecithin.  Lecithin is the precursor of choline, that can be used to acetylcholine formation.  Acetylcholine is a very important neurotransmitter that is involved in memory health.

Tomatoes contain all four major carotenoids and lycopene, that provide health benefits in decreasing risk of getting certain cancer and eye disease.  Piperine-containing peppercorns increase beta-carotenes absorption.  Onions not only offer tangy sweet taste but also provide great health benefits.  Quercetin in onions can help reducing inflammation and healing infections.  Low-glycemic-indexed onions contain chromium that can assist regulating blood sugar, thus are great choice for diabetes.

Enjoy!!

Vegetarian Cuisine: Thai Red Curry Pumpkin

6 servings of Thai Red Curry Pumpkin
120 Kcal per serving

3 cups pumpkins, 360g

4 Tsp Thai red curry paste

1 cup coconut milk 

It’s pumpkin season!  Not only because their pretty orange hue can boost your appetite but also their ample nutrients that are great for your health.  Low fat and high dietary fibers pumpkins are full of anti-inflammatory compounds, such as vitamin A, C, E, and polyphenolic flavonoids.

Thai red curry paste is loaded with red chili peppers and curcumin.  Red chili peppers have abundant vitamins A, C, E, K as well as capsaicin, a metabolism booster that can stabilize blood glucose and help reduce blood low density lipoprotein and triglycerides.  Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory compound that research has shown it is a miracle spice that can protect our livers from damages and combats cancer.

Coconut milk in this dish, not only neutralizes the spiciness of red curry paste but also provides high amounts of medium chain triglycerides (MCT).  Although most MCT in coconuts are saturated, these MCT are likely to be burned by our body.  Especially, coconut fats have a lot of lauric acid that can protect us from bacteria/fungi/virus infection.

Enjoy!!