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While most people are aware of many of the foods traditionally presented as being healthy or healing foods, there are some foods not as obvious in this category and easily overlooked. Keep an eye out for ways to add some of these healing foods to your routine in the coming days and give your body access to nutrients that help fight cancer, maintain better heart health, and generally make you feel better.
For instance, orange piths, the white skin layer between the zest and the pulp of the orange (you know, that part that's always hard to peel away after you've removed most of the outer peel), contains much of the orange's fiber and antioxidants. While the pith can be somewhat bitter, try leaving it on orange slices being added to a smoothie or fruit salad, and get that added benefit from your fruit! You can try some oranges in this delicious Spinach, Orange & Chicken Salad (and if you like it, save it to your online cookbook so you can edit or add your own photos.)
Next up is mustard - what? Most people think about mustard in conjunction with hot dogs or hamburgers. But mustard is full of selenium with quite a list of benefits such as helping prevent heart disease, defending cells against free radicals, boosting the immune system, and helping protect against cancer! It even contains manganese, which is purported to help soothe PMS symptoms. So, next time you have some roasted vegetables (or Hogs in a Blanket), try dipping them in mustard-honey sauce. Or use mustard, oil, and vinegar for a salad dressing. Mustard seeds are found in the spice aisle and make great additions to stir-fries and curries as well.
Are you one of those people that removes the leaves from celery sticks before chopping and using? Well, no more! The leaves are actually the most nutritious part of the plant. They have more beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and iron than the stalks! So, next time, chop up those leaves with your celery and toss them in whatever you're dishing up; mix them into a salad, use like parsley, or grab a bunch for this Squash, Celery Leaves & Orechiette dish.
Lastly, surprise, surprise -- frozen broccoli actually contains up to 35% more beta-carotene than fresh broccoli. And beta-carotenes are important for fighting damaging free radicals. The sulforaphane in broccoli helps protect our bodies from infections that inflame the lungs and arteries. And the high levels of vitamin C in broccoli help create collagen, keeping skin firm and healthy. Try it in this Broccoli Cheese Noodle Soup sometime.
So what will you be dishing up this week and adding to your routine to improve your health? Leave us a comment below to let us know what you will be trying. And remember to add your favorite recipes to your own online cookbook here at Dish Dish - where you can add them to your shopping list and access from your mobile device any time!
For instance, orange piths, the white skin layer between the zest and the pulp of the orange (you know, that part that's always hard to peel away after you've removed most of the outer peel), contains much of the orange's fiber and antioxidants. While the pith can be somewhat bitter, try leaving it on orange slices being added to a smoothie or fruit salad, and get that added benefit from your fruit! You can try some oranges in this delicious Spinach, Orange & Chicken Salad (and if you like it, save it to your online cookbook so you can edit or add your own photos.)
Next up is mustard - what? Most people think about mustard in conjunction with hot dogs or hamburgers. But mustard is full of selenium with quite a list of benefits such as helping prevent heart disease, defending cells against free radicals, boosting the immune system, and helping protect against cancer! It even contains manganese, which is purported to help soothe PMS symptoms. So, next time you have some roasted vegetables (or Hogs in a Blanket), try dipping them in mustard-honey sauce. Or use mustard, oil, and vinegar for a salad dressing. Mustard seeds are found in the spice aisle and make great additions to stir-fries and curries as well.
Are you one of those people that removes the leaves from celery sticks before chopping and using? Well, no more! The leaves are actually the most nutritious part of the plant. They have more beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and iron than the stalks! So, next time, chop up those leaves with your celery and toss them in whatever you're dishing up; mix them into a salad, use like parsley, or grab a bunch for this Squash, Celery Leaves & Orechiette dish.
Lastly, surprise, surprise -- frozen broccoli actually contains up to 35% more beta-carotene than fresh broccoli. And beta-carotenes are important for fighting damaging free radicals. The sulforaphane in broccoli helps protect our bodies from infections that inflame the lungs and arteries. And the high levels of vitamin C in broccoli help create collagen, keeping skin firm and healthy. Try it in this Broccoli Cheese Noodle Soup sometime.
So what will you be dishing up this week and adding to your routine to improve your health? Leave us a comment below to let us know what you will be trying. And remember to add your favorite recipes to your own online cookbook here at Dish Dish - where you can add them to your shopping list and access from your mobile device any time!
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