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Showing posts with label antioxidant. Show all posts
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Healthy Cilantro and 2 Recipes



 FLAT TUMMY SMOOTHIE RECIPE

This smoothie is a cross between a juice and a smoothie, so you get double the benefits.  Try to make this 4 to 5 times a week for breakfast or lunch:

Greens are power-packed with antioxidants and will help boost your immune system. The high fiber content of this smoothie will help with bowel movement. You will also feel full fast and will eat less!(Constipation creates bloating and your tummy will look bigger).

A medium Apple contains around five grams of fiber. Compare this to bran cereal which has about seven grams a serving.

Cucumber will rehydrate you as it is full of water and is low calorie.

Spinach is a low calorie food and has ONLY 7 calories per 1 cup of raw leaves, yet it offers twice as much fiber as other greens and it will fill you up.

Cilantro and parsley will help you cleanse and detox. They will stimulate digestive assimilation and relieve constipation. One-fourth cup of cilantro has only 1 calorie.

Lemon juice is one of the top fat flushers by boosting your body’s detoxification process. It may help you lose weight but it isn’t a miracle cure. It is one component of a healthy weight-loss plan.

Avocado is highly nutritious fruit and will help you get all the nutrients and will help you manage your weight.

Cayenne pepper and Turmeric: even though you probably don’t think of spices as weight-loss enhancers, cayenne and turmeric show promise in reducing appetite and increasing energy.

Apple, Cucumber and Cilantro Smoothie

Blend:

1 green apple
1 cucumber
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup cilantro loosely packed
½ cup parsley loosely packed
1 small avocado
½ cup lemon juice
1 cup filtered water
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp turmeric
a dash Himalayan salt
Make sure all the ingredients are organic.
Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Benefits of Oregano Tea plus Recipe

I am starting to plant my herbs in my greenhouse. Oregano is one of my favorite herbs for cooking, but I never thought of using it as a tea.  After seeing this poster with all the benefits I think I am going to brew some ... it should be an interesting taste.

This idea is from Edible Harmony.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Why I LOVE Love Apples (Tomatoes) plus Recipe

I love using tomatoes in my cooking which is evident in how many tomato varieties I have already planted this year.  Here is a great poster from Farmers Market which explains good reasons that you should love tomatoes too!  Followed by a great recipe for Baked Tomatoes Oregano.


Baked Tomatoes Oregano
Prep Time: 15 minutes                   Cook Time: 20 minutes                  Serves: 4

Image from AllRecipes.com

Note:  Ripe tomatoes are baked with Romano cheese, fresh bread crumbs, garlic and herbs.  It reminds me of pizza without the crust!  I love this simple recipe on nights we are grilling.
Ingredients:
4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
1/8 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Sprig of basil
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place tomato slices close together in prepared  baking dish.  Sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3.  Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is lightly toasted.
4.  Garnish with a sprig of basil.
Nutrition Info: Calories: 110     Total Fat: 5g     Cholesterol: 4mg     Sodium: 103mg
Total Carbs: 14g (Dietary Fiber 3g)     Protein: 3g