Fresh Veggies

Fresh Veggies
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Vegan Soups, Stews and sautes plus Caldoodles..photos/prep and nutrtional info for eating for better health

Blended carrot and vegetable soup finished with coconut cream
The vegetables (cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, celery, onions, garlic) for the "Caldoodles" (a cross between a Calzone and a strudel)

Black beans with Moroccan herbs and spices,(thyme, cinnamon, cumin, oregano,bay laurel) onions, garlic, turmeric, raisins and cashew nuts to be added to whole wheat couscous and heated at clients home

Lentil and yellow split pea soup with celery, cabbage, onions, garlic, turmeric, ..always soak the beans and lentils with 1/4-1/2 tsp baking soda per pound dried beans..this makes their skins break down easier so they make a good thick soup

Slowly simmered own grown bell peppers (picked this morning), with garlic, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and pre- poached eggplants..completely cooked without any oils for easier digestion..to be served with pasta..Fat Free ratatouille with carrots



Nutritional info..as usual with this blog...this information could save your life and it only costs pennies to improve your life in so many ways...PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE!

Cabbage: ( inc. Bok Choy) Revered in Ancient Rome as a cancer cure.
Contains numerous anti cancer and antioxidant compounds. Speeds up metabolism of estrogen-is thought to help block breast cancer and suppress growth of polyps, a prelude to colon cancer.
Eating cabbage more than once a week cuts men's colon cancer odds by 66%.
As little as 2 tsp cooked cabbage protects against stomach cancer.
Cabbage juice helps heal stomach ulcers.

Carrots: Superfood for beat carotene powerful anti cancer, artery protecting, immune boosting, infection fighting antioxidant with wide protective powers.
1 carrot a day slashed stroke rates in women by 68%
1 carrot a day cuts lung cancer risk by 50%
High doses of beta carotene substantially reduces odds of degenerative eye diseases ( cataracts and macular degeneration) as well As chest pain ( angina).
Carrots' high soluble fiber depresses blood cholesterol and promotes regularity

Onions (inc. chives, scallions, leeks, shallots) supremely strong antioxidant.
packed with anti cancer agents.
Red onions, brown/yellow onions, and shallots contain high levels of quercetin linked to preventing stomach cancer...also a sedative.
Onions of all types thin blood and fights asthma, chronic bronchitis, hay fever, diabetes, atherosclerosis and infections.
They are  anti inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral anti cancer.

Garlic: Broad spectrum antibiotic, combats bacteria, internal parasites, and viruses.
Lowers blood pressure, blood cholesterol and discourages dangerous blood clotting.
Tops the American National Cancer Institute's list as potential cancer-preventative food (best to eat it 2-3 times a day, in various dishes).
Acts as a decongestant, expectorant antispasmodic anti-inflammatory agent.
Boots immune responses.
helps relieve gas, has anti-diarrheal, estrogenic and diuretic agents.
Eat raw garlic in salad dressings.

all info from  Nutrition for Cancer Treatment Centers of America

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