10 Argentina pink shrimps (600g) 3 scallions 3 slices of giners 2 cloves of garlic 2 Tbsp rice wine 1 Tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
Argentina
pink shrimps taste like lobster when cooked and contain astaxanthin, a
lipid-soluble powerful antioxidant, that can help you look and feel better. In addition, shrimps have EPA
and DHA, the two omega-3 fatty acids that clinically proved to help reduce risk
factors for heart disease, including lower down blood cholesterol and blood
pressure.Especially, olive oil can help
astaxanthin absorption.
Chinese cuisine aromatics consists of ginger,
garlic, scallions, not only for their aroma but also for their great health
benefits.Ginger can promote digestion and stimulate
metabolism. The
sulfur-containing allicin in garlic has ability to inhibit cholesterol
synthesis, and has anti-microbial activities.Green scallions garnish, contains thiosufinates to protect us
from microbial infection and prevent colon cancer. The combination goes beyond delicious!
1.5 cups white rice 2.5 cups chicken broth 1 onion (320g) 2 tomatoes (200g) 2 parseley (50g) 1 cup peas 10 squids (300g) 12 shrimps (300g) 12 clams (240g) 2 Tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp saffron 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 lemon
Seafood
Paella is a colorful, delicious dish full of health benefit. With zero glycemic index
(GI=0, 100g), shrimps, squids, and clams provide high proteins and essential
omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA that clinically proved to help reduce risk
factors for heart disease, including lowering down blood cholesterol and blood
pressure.Pretty in orange color when
cooked, shrimps contain astaxanthin, a lipid-soluble powerful antioxidant, that
can help you look and feel better.Squids contain selenium, a mineral that is essential for
selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase, both
are powerful antioxidants our body need to fight against free radicals.In addition, calms have high amounts of iron,
is definitely one of the best choice for people with iron-deficiency
anemia.In particular, calms are very
low in calories, yet a great source of Vitamin B12, copper, and selenium.However, seafood is high in purines that are
not recommended for people with acute gout attack.
Tomatoes contain all four major carotenoids and
lycopene, that provide health benefits in decreasing risk of getting certain
cancer and eye disease. Onions not only offer tangy sweet taste but also provide great health benefits. Quercertin in onions can help reduce inflammation and heal infections. Low-glycemic-indexed onions have chromium that can assist regulating blood glucose, thus is a great choice for diabetes. Peas are high in protein and contain ß-sitosterol that
can inhibit cholesterol absorption, further decreasing blood cholesterol level.
Spices in this dish not only boost
delicious flavor of all the ingredients, but also provide tons of health
benefits.Piperine-containing
peppercorns increase beta-carotenes
absorption.Lemons are the most
nutritionally powerful fruits that contain a lot of antioxidants and flavonoids,
including citric acid, vitamin C, hesperetin, naringin, naringenin, carotenes,
and lutein.Parseley not only enhances
flavor and color, but also supplies a lot of phyto-antioxidants, such as myristicin,
limonene, eugenol, apiin, and apigenin, that are good for our health.Especially, eugenol has anti-microbial
activity and can stabilize blood glucose level.Finally, Saffron is a rare spice full of phytochemicals and
antioxidants.Safranal and α-crocin, are the two special antioxidants in saffron that
are anti-convulsant and anti-depressant.
1 cup tricolor quinoa (168g) 1 cup water 3 cups butternut squash (350g)
1 avocado (120g) 1 purple onion (250g)
2 cups
cauliflower (200g)
1 Tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil 0.5 tsp salt 1 tsp peppercorns
Preheat oven to 4000F,
Roast Veggies for 30 minutes Steam Quinoa using rice cooker
Quinoa is nutritious seed of the Chenopodium although tastes like a
grain when cooked. Quinoa contains high
dietary fiber (100g, 7g fiber) and essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid.In addition to
vitamin B complex and minerals iron, copper, calcium, potassium, quinoa also
supplies high quantities of antioxidants, such as hydroxybenzoic acids,
quercetin, and kaempferol.Because
quinoa tastes like grains when cooked, it became a popular healthy ingredient
for gluten-free recipe.
Cauliflowers are another highly used
ingredient for vegetarian cuisine nowadays.High in fiber and low in calories, cauliflower contains several
clinically proven anti-cancer phytochemicals, such as sulforaphane, indole-3-carbinol, and
Di-indolyl-methane.In addition,
flavorless cauliflower in fact can become any attractive flavor of your own by
adding your favorite spice. Butternut squash has pretty orange hue with ample
polyphenolic flavonoids ( such as beta-carotenes, lutein, and zea-xanthin),are anti-inflammatory.Roasted in extra virgin olive oil certainly
can help absorption of beta- carotenes that are rich in butternut squash.Piperine-containing peppercorns, on the other
hand, further add taste and increase beta-carotenes absorption. Onions not only offer tangy sweet taste but also provide great health benefits. Quercetin in onions can help us reducing inflammation and healing infections. Low-glycemic-indexed onions have chromium that can assist us regulating blood sugar level, thus is a great choice for diabetes. Creamy textured, buttery avocado
has high levels of MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) that can help us to
reduce inflammation and fight some types of cancer. In addition, avocado can help us lowering
cholesterol level which preventing cardiovascular diseases. This is for sure a vegetarian cuisine full of
health benefits.
