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Fresh salmon with Thai noodle salad
Nutrition: Per serving kcal517 fat22g saturates4g carbs39g sugars7g fibre8g protein36g salt0.86g Ingredients 2 skinless salmon fillets 1 large orange, the juice and zest of half, the rest peeled and chopped 125g French beans, trimmed and halved 50g mange tout, shredded 75g frozen peas 75g vermicelli rice noodles 2 tsp red curry paste 1 tsp fish sauce 3 spring onions, finely chopped half a pack basil or coriander, chopped Method Put a pan of water on to boil. Line a steamer with baking parchment, add the salmon fillets and scatter with a little of the orange zest. When the water is boiling, add the beans to the pan, put the...
Elderberries – Medicinal uses and nutritional value
Properties / Nutritional value of raw Elderberries per 100 g (USDA) – Quick overview Water – 79.80 g Carbohydrates – 18.4 g Dietary fiber – 7 g Fat – 0.5 g Protein – 0.66 g Vitamin C – 36 mg Vitamin B6 – 0.23 mg Iron – 1.6 mg Raw elderberries are contain water in about 80% of their total content. Contain significant amount of carbohydrates, and little amounts of protein and fat. Elderberries are a rich source of vitamin C, with 100 g providing up to 43% of the daily recommended intake for this vitamin. They also contain vitamin...
Courgetti with pesto and balsamic tomatoes
Ingredients baby plum tomatoes 8, 4 halved and 4 whole olive oil garlic 1/2 clove, crushed balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp courgette 1 large, spiralised or very thinly shredded into noodles fresh vegetarian pesto 2 tbsp pine nuts 1 tbsp, toasted Method STEP 1 Toss the tomatoes with 1 tsp oil, garlic and balsamic vinegar and some seasoning. Tip into a frying pan and cook for 5 minutes until the whole tomatoes start to burst and they are coated in the balsamic. STEP 2 Pour a kettle of hot water over the courgette spaghetti and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain really well, toss with the pesto...
Persimmon benefits for the skin and hair
Persimmon is a very popular fruit in many parts of the world. It has many health benefits which include boosting immunity, improving eyesight, stopping diarrhea, and aiding digestion. However, most people are more interested in their looks, and want to know how persimmon can help them get a better skin, and healthier hair. Well, I’m also a fan of good looks. Besides, if you don’t look good in this 21st century world, you will have a low-level of confidence, which can translate into difficulty in relating with other people. And looking good is not always about having a pointed nose,...
Clave para reducir la hipertensión
La longevidad no es un factor hereditario. Remedios caseros para la tensión alta Según opiniones de diversos médicos, la clave para bajar una tensión alta es adquirir una serie de hábitos para tener una vida más saludable en cuestión: Restringir la sal en la dieta diaria, intentando llegar a menos de 5 gr al día. El sodio es peligroso para la tensión. Moderar el consumo de alcohol, y nunca hacerlo de forma excesiva. El alcohol es tiene un efecto hipertensivo bastante potente. Dieta saludable basada en alimentos bajos en grasa, el pescado azul, las verduras, frutas y hortalizas, disminuyendo el consumo de carnes...