Showing posts with label onions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label onions. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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!


Sunday, November 5, 2017

Vegetarian Cuisine: Morel Mushrooms Risotto





4 servings of Morel Mushrooms Risotto
265 Kcal per serving

1 cup dried morel mushroom (20g)
10 bella mushrooms (120g)
1 onion (150g)
2 scallions
1 Tbsp cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp Pepper
2 cups rice
2 cups water



This vegetarian dish is full of flavor with special nutty aroma from morel mushrooms.  In addition, bella mushrooms are rich in vitamin B2, D, selenium, and ergothioneine.  These vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants can help us fighting against free radicals and preventing chronic inflammation.  In addition, mushrooms are full of beta-glucan that can boost our immune function.  Onions not only offer tangy sweet taste but also provide great health benefits.  Quercerin in onions can help reducing inflammation and healing infections.  Low-glycemic-indexed onions have chromium that can assist regulating blood sugar, thus is a good choice for diabetes.     Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil provides abundant mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and vitamin E that have been proven to be good for our heart.  Green scallions contain thiosulfinates to protect us from microbial infection and prevent colon cancer.  This is truly delicious vegetarian crusine with great health benefit!