Lemony Spaghetti
This may be one of the most simplest recipes I do, in that its ingredients and effort are
both minimal. It is perfect for mid-week, no energy, no brainpower cooking. However
this simplistic dish at the table is very well received, as it bursts with freshness from
the lemon and parsley, with a touch of garlic. With ingredients and method being so
easy, once you've cooked this once you should be able to recall it from memory for the
next time.
I avoid wheat and use a “free-from” spaghetti, but you of course can substitute for
normal spaghetti.
CHICKEN – About 115g of free-range chicken will provide the following of your
recommended daily intake;
97% vitamin B3 (significant protection from heart disease, lowers levels of bad
cholesterol, elevates “good” cholesterol HDL).
70% protein.
56% selenium (selenium deficiency, which some people who are HIV positive may
have, has implications on immune function, depression, cardiovascular disease,
cancer, hypothyroidism, infertility in males).
40% vitamin B6 (can prevent anaemia, and also used to treat heart disease, high
cholesterol, cramps, skin conditions, and boosting the immune system).
36% phosphorous.
22% choline (liver protector).
21% vitamin B5 (great for acne and reducing oil production in the skin)
16% vitamin B12.
(SOURCE: whfoods.com)
PARSLEY – The vitamin C content is higher than oranges (53% of your recommended
daily intake in 30g of fresh parsley). Within the same 30g you will get 553% of your
daily intake for vitamin K (healthy bones). It's packed full of antioxidants, vitamin A,
folate, iron. and can help neutralise carcinogens. It's also great at neutralising garlic
breath! (SOURCE: whfoods.com)
Containing a high amount of enzymes, parsley benefits digestive activity .
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LEMONS – The lemon is great for aiding digestion. It can also help you stay refreshed
as has a cooling effect on the body. Lemons contain flavanoids which have been to
exhibit cancer fighting properties. (SOURCE: organicfacts.net) JORDAN LOHAN