Poached Egg with Salsa

Poached Eggs with Salsa

1 serving of Poached Eggs with Salsa
180 Kcal per serving

2 free range organic egg with omega-3 fatty acids

2Tbsp Salsa

Salsa (10 servings)

1 tomato, 200g

1 onion, 200g

2 cilantros, 20g

½ lime

a pinch of salt

a pinch of pepper

Organic free range eggs with omega-3 fatty acids are eggs fortified with flax seeds fed laying hens.  These eggs contain omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory health benefits.  In particular, lecithin in egg yolk is the precursor of choline to make acetylcholine, an important brain neurotransmitter.  The ingredients in salsa sauce not only satisfy our palate, but also are full of antioxidants. Tomatoes contain all four major carotenoids and lycopene, that provide health benefits in decreasing risk of getting certain cancer and eye diseases.  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 reduce inflammation and heal infections.  Low-glycemic-indexed onions have chromium that can assist regulating blood sugar thus are great choices for diabetes.  Cilantro contains high dietary fibers with low calories.  In addition to high amounts of vitamin A,C,E,K, cilantro contains compound that can help us to get rid of toxic heavy metals in our body.  Enjoy!

Vegetarian Cuisine: Mexican Salad with Lime-Honey Dressing

4 servings of Mexican Salad with Lime-Honey Dressing
200 Kcal per serving

1 romaine heart (180g)
0.5 cup cooked canned kidney beans
0.5 cup cooked canned organic non-GMO sweet corn kernels
1 tomato (150g)
0.5 cup purple onion (120g)
1 avocado (120g)

Dressing:
1 Tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
1 lime
1 tsp honey
0.5 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Mexican salads are fresh, colorful, and light.  Low-calories veggies with high protein kidney beans (100g, 9g proteins) and creamy avocado create a balanced nutritious vegetarian cuisine. 

Romaine heart contains very low calories yet provides vitamins A, C, K, folic acids, and fibers.  Low-glycemic-index kidney beans contain substantial amounts of pre-biotics alpha-galactosides and resistant fibers, both are beneficial to our gastrointestinal tracts’ health.  In addition, kidney beans are full of antioxidants, such as isoflavones and anthocyanines.  However, raw kidney beans contain toxic lectin phytohaemagglutinin and starch blocker that can be easily eliminated with cooking.  Sweet corn kernels are loaded with zeaxanthin and lutein, two antioxidants that promote healthy vision.  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.  Quercetin in onions can help reduce inflammation and heal infections.  Low-glycemic- indexed onions have chromium that can assist regulating blood sugar level, thus 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.  Extra virgin olive oil can certainly help carotenoids and lycopene absorption.  Lime supplies unique sour bitter flavor and high amounts of vitamin C that are good for our skin.  Honey although contains high levels of sugar, abundant antioxidants in honey in fact can help our digestive system and boost our immune system.  Bon appetit!