Research has shown that ginger has numerous health benefits including antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-inflammation, and anti-tumor effects. Therefore, it can help treat many everyday problems such as digestive ailments, nausea, motion sickness, stomach cramps, fevers, and colds as well as major illnesses such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and possibly even cancerous tumors.
"Savory seasonings add zip to these moist chicken strips tossed with pasta. 'Every time I fix this dish, the kids ask for more,' reports Kathy Kirkland of Denham Springs, Louisiana. 'It goes well with steamed broccoli and glazed carrots to make a quick and colorful meal.'"
Not only do cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts, approximately 75% of their fat is unsaturated fatty acids, plus about 75% of this unsaturated fatty acid content is oleic acid, the same heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Studies show that oleic acid promotes good cardiovascular health, even in individuals with diabetes. Studies of diabetic patients show that monounsaturated fat, when added to a low-fat diet, can help to reduce high triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are a form in which fats are carried in the blood, and high triglyceride levels are associated with an increased risk for heart disease, so ensuring you have some monounsaturated fats in your diet by enjoying cashews is a good idea, especially for persons with diabetes.
So versatile, you can't beat the convenience of this ever-popular Latin American chili dish. Serve in a bowl topped with grated cheese, sour cream and cilantro, or combine with rice and use as a filling for tortillas. See our Picadillo Wraps recipe for details.
You can use either bone in or boneless chicken. Bone in will take longer to cook, but you'll actually have a moister and more flavorful piece of chicken when it's cooked. To keep it healthy, remove the skin regardless of which type you are using - and trust me, the crunchy crust is so good you won't even miss the crispy skin!
by taking a tablespoon of black strap molasses, it is supposed to help with sleeplessness, restless leg syndrome. anxiety attacks, joint pain, etc.
Wine, in addition, contain substances called antioxidants which inhibit bad cholesterol from being incorporated in the artery wall. The antioxidants also reduce the damage caused by the body's free radicals (toxic waste products) which help cause degenerative diseases in the body such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and aging.The benchmark antioxidants are vitamins E and C, but wine in particular contains the strongest antioxidants in nature called resveratrol, quercitin and epicatechin which are five times stronger than vitamin E. Frankel (5) has shown that no matter how much vitamin E you take, its antioxidant activity plateaus at 20%, whereas wines' antioxidants will plateau at 100% after a couple of glasses. It should also be noted here that the fermentation process of converting grapes into wine enhances the antioxidant level many times over, plus produces alcohol, which helps the absorption of antioxidants. This explains why wine is far superior for your health than taking concentrates grape extract which has been advocated by some misguided people.
Nappa cabbage has many diverse uses, making it popular among both gourmet and health-conscious chefs, not only for taste but also nutritional benefits. Cabbage, in general, has been thought to work as an aid in the prevention of cancer and nappa cabbage is no exception to this conjecture. Additionally, for those on a diet, nappa cabbage contains no fat or cholesterol and is low in calories. It also contains very little sodium yet it retains a high amount of vitamin C.
Some days I just don't want to deal with slicing, dicing and sauteing. Some days, especially one with a migraine involved, I want something I can toss together with minimal effort, preferably in one dish. This is such a dish. Simple, honest to the point grub that feeds the masses.
This is a tasty casserole with a south-of-the-border flair!