This "medicinal recipe" is certainly not the most appetizing, but one of the healthiest. The plants listed below are to be added raw to the salad.
Garlic, a must be in all food medicine, with a healthy set of actions as described elsewhere and if heart protection is required , the crushed fresh garlic attains the best activity, according to a very recent research.
Broccoli, aerial parts and shoots. With vitamins A, C and E, antioxidant compounds, antitumor compounds, immune system enhancers and in the case of shoots a very effective compound for asthma control.
Pumpkin, Its fleshy pulp and it seeds. It is an important source of beta carotene, a vitamin A precursor and a powerful antioxidant with antitumor properties and a immune system enhancer. Contains phenolic compounds importat in cases of diabetes.
Turmeric is included for its anti-inflammatory activity, promotion of inmmune cell production and its particular taste, besides giving the salad a nice touch of color.
Another imperative condiment is oregano, with its phenolic acids and flavonoids, generously donating its antioxidant properties and its excellent flavor.
Tomato. In this case the tomato extracts is to be used, because of its anti-cancer properties and also it contains beta carotene, flavonoids, folate, potassium and vitamins C and E, chemicals that confer other important health properties, interfere with the formation of atheromas, modulate platelet aggregation and reduce blood pressure.
Red pepper. Energizing salad condiments must also contain one strong taste condiment, red pepper contains significant amounts of vitamin C, one of the best known compounds as immune system enhancers.
Generous amounts of olive oil completes the dish.
I agree that it is not a traditional salad, but really a series of properties beneficial for health, aiming to prevent a series of major diseases. The effects of these plants have been the subject of research, providing results that are favorable for its use.
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