
THE
heart is an engine that produces power to make the whole body to work.
If the heart is not working properly, it affects the whole body system.
In order to keep the heart healthy, there is need to increase intake of
vegetable. Mixed vegetable salad is one of the foods that are designed
for a healthy heart.
It supplies energy in form of
carbohydrate. At the same time, it contains large amount of vitamins,
mineral like potassium, fibre and very little or no sodium. Mixed
vegetable salad also contains many phytochemical elements and possess
therapeutic /healing properties.
Therapeutic properties of mixed vegetable salad
Prevents heart failure and disease of arteries (arteriosclerosis)
Mixed vegetable salad contains many flavonoids and phytochemical
elements that stop arteriosclerosis (narrowing and blocking of the
artery walls due to fats and cholesterols deposit) and protect the
heart. This dish also contains potassium and B-complex vitamins that are
essential for normal and proper heart function.
Prevents arterial hypertension
This nutritious food is a very good source of potassium and at the same
time, it contains low sodium and fat. The high potassium content of
this dish helps prevent high blood pressure. Sodium and fat (especially
saturated fat) are the major causes of arterial hypertension.
Cures
and prevents constipation ((difficulty and infrequent evacuating of
excessively hard faeces) and hemorrhoids (dilation of the veins of the
anus which can result to inflammation)
This health benefit or
therapeutic property is due to the high fibre content of the dish, which
is obtained from vegetables used in the preparation. Studies have
revealed that fibre regulates and facilitates bowel movement and in this
way helps prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.
Prevents and cures obesity
Mixed
vegetable salad contains few calories, and high level of fibre with
satisfying effect (satiety). This dish is also low in fat. Excess
calories and fat are the major causes of obesity.
Cancer prevention
This therapeutic/ healing power or health benefit is due to the
protective action present in vegetables, fibre, phytochemicals element
and antioxidant vitamins (vitamin A, C, E) which neutralise the effect
of free radicals that cause cancer.
Recommendation
Mixed vegetable salad is recommended to those that want to facilitate
the improvement and maintenance of healthy heart and artery.
Ingredients Quantities
Green beans (string beans) 250g
Onion 1 bulb
Carrots 250g
Fava beans (broad beans) 100g
Peas 100g
Potatoes 400g
Artichokes 500g
Garlic 2 cloves
Juice of 1 lemon
Olive oil 4 tablespoons
Salt A pinch
Method of preparation
Wash and prepare the vegetable in the following manner:
Remove the tips and threads from the green beans.
Chop the beans into small pieces.
Remove the outer tough of artichoke leaves.
Cut off the tips and stems and chop the artichokes into halves.
Remove and discard the inner down. Chop into small pieces and sprinkle them with lemon juice.
Peel and chop the carrots into small cubes.
Peel and chop onion, garlic and parsley (separately)
Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes.
Using
a pot with oil, sauté the onion and the garlic on a low flame. When the
onion is transparent, add the potatoes and vegetables.
Sauté for five minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Add a cup of hot water.
Add a pinch of salt, magi cube and chopped parsley.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes