FIY, many of the ingredients in Mexican food have a high - TopicsExpress



          

FIY, many of the ingredients in Mexican food have a high nutritional value. For instance: The tomato in salsa is rich in vitamins A and C, while the cilantro provides phytonutrients, flavonoids, and active phenolic acid compounds, which help control blood sugar and help fight inflammation. The avocado in guacamole is an excellent source of monounsaturated fat oleic acid, which helps lower cholesterol and helps protect against breast cancer. The active ingredient in chile peppers— capsaicin has been found to fight cancer, prevent sinusitis, fight inflammation, help burn fat, and provide pain relief. Pinto and black beans are rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:43:28 +0000

Trending Topics



Recently Viewed Topics




© 2015