Detox Spinach Smoothie Recipe

• 1 apple peeled and sliced
• 1 banana peeled and sliced
• Spinach leaves to taste
• 1 lemon or lime juice freshly squeezed
• water if needed

Blend all the above mentioned ingredients until smooth. Add water if needed.

Korean Carrots, favourite recipe

• 1 kg carrots
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar (in case carrots are not sweet enough)
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder (or more if you like it too hot)
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 3 tablespoons flavorless oil (olive, sunflower etc.)

It is better to make the carrots ahead of time, so that the carrots would be more flavoury. All you need is to peel carrots, and cut them in thin strips (you can use a special grater).

Season the carrots with salt, sugar and ground coriander. Massage and knead the carrots to fasten the process of releasing the juice. Pour the vinegar and oil on the carrots, add chili powder and pressed gralic. Mix well. Cool before serving.

A Few Words About Parsley

Parsley is a herb, which perfectly goes with various dishes, due to its bright color and nutritive value. It is highly recommended for its unique combination of vitamins and microelements, and biological activity of components. Parsley protects blood vessels and supports healthy heart due to its being high in folic acid. 2 tablespoons of parsley bring 150% of the daily amount of Vitamin K, which supports bone health. It is also a good source of Vitamin C, which boosts immunity. All those are just a humble part of vitamins and nutrients parcel is packed with.

The best way to get all the nutrients and vitamins from this herb is consuming its juice. 1-oz serving size is a recommended daily amount. But keep in mind: parsley may cause some allergic reactions and side effects too, so before consuming parsley juice, one should discuss this issue with their physician.

Try tasty salads with a healthy dose of parsley. Find recipes in the book “Easy Peasy Tasty Salads”. Visit the website MyEasyPeasy.com for preview.

Black Olives

Black olives are rich in Vitamin E, iron, copper and calcium. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, which protects skin from ultraviolet radiation. Iron transports the oxygen in red blood cells. Those who suffer from a lack of iron may feel cold and look pale. Copper lowers the risk of heart disease. Calcium is the most important mineral for teeth and bones. All those nutrients and minerals support the immune system.

Black olives may help to keep weight under control. The plant oil breaks fat inside fat cells and The monounsaturated fat and fiber makes you feel full longer.

Black olives contain less salt and less calories in comparison with the green olives. Before consuming drain and rinse canned black olives. That is the way you can wash away, thus reduce a certain amount of sodium.

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The healthiest cheese

A lot of research show that feta is the healthiest cheese. This popular cheese which is also known as traditional Greek cheese is made with sheep’s and/or goat’s milk. Feta is a white soft and very nutritious cheese which is rich in calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins etc. All those vitamins and minerals support healthy teeth and bones, metabolic and immune systems.  Its creamy texture matches different types of dishes: from salads to desserts. Very true feta cheese may be found in several regions of Greece, and it must be made with sheep’s milk (minimum 70%) according to traditional methods and technologies. 

It is high in sodium and people having kidney problems may soak it in water before consuming to decrease sodium level.

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Amazing Lettuce

Lettuce is a very popular leaf vegetable, which we consume usually in salads and hamburgers. The leaves are delicate, crunchy and sweet, and fit almost all salads.

Lettuce is a rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which support healthy vision and prevent various eye disorders. By consuming lettuce regularly, one can notice their vision is getting better.  

Lettice may have anti-anxiety effect, thus it may help control emotions and be more stress resistant. At the same time, lettuce cures lots of skin problems caused by stress, due to Vitamins A, C and E. 

Lettuce contains calcium, which supports healthy teeth and bones. Besides, lettuce contains anti-oxidants, which fight free radicals, and thus, lettuce supports the immunity.

Find salad recipes with lettuce in the book Easy Peasy Tasty Salads. 

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Today’s Guest is Mr. Avocado!

Avocado is quite an ancient fruit. The cave drawings showing avocado are about 12 000 years old, or even older. Avocado can be found in The Guinness Book of Records as the most nutritious fruit.

It is a great treat for people, suffering from diabetes, as avocado is low in sugar, but high in vitamins and microelements, which boost the immune system and overall health.  

Supermarkets and grocery stores sell avocados of different ripeness. One of the ways to ripen an avocado is to place it in a paperbag, and leave it for about 3 or 4 days in a dark place at room temperature. A ripe avocado is soft and yields easily to gentle pressure.

50 grams of avocado contains a daily amount of carotenoids, which help keep your body healthy on a cellular level, improve skin and support healthy vision.
The person who consumes avocados regularly, may stay as cool as a cucumber (yes, that’s a great metamorphose, an avocado to a cucumber), due to B group Vitamins, which support iron nerves.
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A Remedy for Kidney Stones and Even More

Lemon juice is a rich source of vitamin C, which supports strong immunity, and potassium, which supports strong body.  Lemon juice contains soluble fiber, which helps with weight loss. Lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil make a powerful mix. They both have detoxifying effect, i.e. the mix helps  get rid of toxins. 

The mix of lemon juice and olive oil is also known as a remedy for kidney stones; the acid in the lemon helps dissolve kidney stones and prevents future kidney stone development. Olive oil works as a lubricant for stones to pass easily. 

The mix of freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil can be consumed with salads as a salad dressing essence, or as a drink. 

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Juicy Facts

Freshly squeezed juice is considered to be very beneficial for human health. Is that true? Yes, if it is consumed in moderation: “the more, the better” rule won’t work in this case.
There are some tips one should keep in mind:

• The average one-time amount of fresh juice is about 100 ml.
• Freshly squeezed vegetable juice contains less sugar and organic acids, and more potassium, iron and calcium, compared to fruit juice. 
• Freshly squeezed fruit juices are rich in fructose, which may influence the sugar level and cause gaining weight.
• Freshly squeezed fruit juices are high in acids. Acidic juices such as orange, apple, lemon or cranberry freshly squeezed juices are not recommended for people having stomach problems.
• And don’t forget about your tooth enamel: drink your freshly squeezed juice through a straw.
  

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes. Fast and easy recipe.

I love this way of making baked stuffed tomatoes. The picture was taken before baking. I couldn't catch them after baking 😂

• 6 tomatoes
• 600 g chicken fillet, boiled
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 200 g hard cheese, grated
• sour crème to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• some olive oil

Make the “pots”: Slice the tops off the tomatoes and set aside. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a teaspoon, leaving about a 2 cm deep wall. Chop the pulp only, removing the hard central cores.

Chop the boiled chicken fillet, and mix with grated cheese, chopped tomato pulp and pressed garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add some sour crème to make the stuffing be like paste. Fill the tomato “pots” with the stuffing and put the caps. Drizzle on some olive oil. Bake in preheated oven about 20 minutes. Enjoy.

Mushroom Info

White button mushrooms are very popular food. They are low in calories and fat, and high in very important vitamins and minerals. Though mushrooms are usually grouped together with vegetables, actually they are neither plants nor animals. According to their nutritional characteristics, mushrooms are very nourishing and have features typical for meat, fruit and vegetables, and even grains!

White button mushrooms can be served fresh or cooked. Fresh white buttons provide selenium, riboflavin and niacin. Besides, white button mushrooms are a rich source of Vitamin D, the one, which is called “sunshine vitamin” and important for normal growth of teeth and bones and the immunity support.

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