ChefMD® Healthy Recipes
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Bok choy gives this savory dish its delectable taste and cancer prevention benefits. The glucosinolates in bok choy may prevent cancer. Bok choy is great for bone health and strength, with 74 milligrams of calcium per cup. One big cup of bok choy has only 9 calories, and not a bit of cholesterol.
Enjoy a pizzazz-filled pizza packed with powerful cancer-fighting nutrients. Studies have shown that tomato products like pizza sauce or ketchup have greater amounts of lycopene than raw tomatoes. And eating these tomato-based products may reduce your risk of certain cancers. ChefMD® recommends eating 10 tablespoons of tomato products a week.
Fragrant fennel and mild fresh fish combo makes a healthy, delicious family favorite. All of the fennel plant, including the bulb, stalk, seeds and leaves are edible...and medicinal. Fennel teas have been shown to soothe the colic of infants and the gas of adults. And fennel extract can be helpful in relieving symptoms of menopause.
A delicious Vietnamese inspired vegetarian soup that may help prevent cancer. Edamame are whole soybeans still in their pods, harvested early when beans are green and sweet. Soy protein decreases the risk of bone fractures, especially in women in early menopause.
Light, refreshing, and great for your heart! An avocado's healthy fats help you absorb up to 4 times as much lycopene from tomatoes, and 15 times the beta carotene from carrots. Plus, one avocado has as much potassium as three bananas.
Enjoy the health benefits of asparagus with this 15-minute fast and delicious lunch. Asparagus has a diuretic effect, because it is rich in an amino acid called asparagine, and very low in sodium.
Enjoy the health benefits of ginger in this tangy, flavorful dish your family will love. In ancient China, sailors used to chew on ginger root to settle their stomachs. Today, ginger has been found to have anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols which ease the inflammation caused by arthritis. And University of Minnesota scientists have applied for a patent on the use of gingerol as an anti-cancer agent, against colorectal cancer.
Pine nuts help lower blood pressure, improve circulation and build muscle. Pine nut...the perfect nut for heart health. Pine nuts are loaded with magnesium and potassium. Together, these minerals lower blood pressure and improve circulation and blood flow.
Dr. La Puma turns up the heat with a chili recipe that may help fight cancer. By making your nose run, the hot and spicy chili pepper can prevent chronic sinus infections. And it's all thanks to capsaicin, the active ingredient in the chili pepper that makes your mouth feel like it's on fire. Studies show that capsaicin has cancer fighting health benefits. And it can help to kill the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers.
Dr. La Puma details the health benefits of roasted tomatoes. Tomatoes are red because of the pigment called lycopene, a heart healthy, cancer preventing type of red carotene. Tomatoes have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women, and lycopene may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. To absorb more lycopene, cook your tomatoes and eat with a little olive oil.
Vitamin and fiber-rich barley reduces insulin response in diabetics. Barley is a whole grain rich in the soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which can help lower cholesterol. And it may be effective in reducing glucose and insulin responses, which is good news for people with type 2 diabetes. Barley's fiber slows down how fast you absorb carbs.
