Flounders
contain 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.In
addition to these anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, flounder filet is high
in protein with zero-glycemic index, make it an excellent choice for diabetes.
Lemon 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.Their intense citrus aroma and sour flavor increase your appetite on a hot summer day.
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.
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.
Mackerel
has high amounts 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.In addition to these anti-inflammatory
omega-3 fatty acids, mackerel is high in protein with zero-glycemic index, make
it an excellent choice for diabetes.
Lemon 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.Their intense citrus aroma and sour flavor compliment oily mackerel very
well, creating a good balance of flavor.
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.
