Name: Hemp Seed-Crusted Tofu with Sweet Potato Purée
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Dried spices like cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper all have high ORAC scores, which indicate antioxidant potential. A teaspoon of these spices is comparable to a serving of blueberries or strawberries.

Allspice

Almond milk is made by blending almonds with water and then straining the mixture to remove the solids. It can also be made by adding water to almond butter.  It has a pleasant, nutty flavor and creamy texture that's similar to regular milk. For this reason, it is a popular choice for vegans and those who are allergic or intolerant to dairy.

Almond Milk

One of humankind´s most beloved nuts, almonds are nowadays available in a variety of forms: almond milk, almond butter, marzipan, Italian amaretti, etc. They are a health shot by providing much energy, B-complex vitamins (niacin and riboflavin) and the antioxidant vitamin E that fights against free radicals. In addition, almonds have essential minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and manganese difficult to find in vegetarian diets. Also rich in fiber, they support appetite-control, normal bowel functioning and potentially lower LDL cholesterol with the aid of omega-6, omega-9 and phytosterols. Indian Ayurvedic practitioners believe that almonds are capable of increasing brain capacity, intellectual ability and longevity.

Almonds

Annatto Extract 

This vegetable oil derived from rapeseed is great for seasoning your healthy meals! It is a powerful source of fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin E and K, providing 12% of the daily vale in just a small tablespoon. While vitamin E has great antioxidant properties, vitamin K helps in the normal blood clotting and it has also an important role in normal bone calcification. Moreover, canola is one of the best sources of the two essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, so it has antioxidant properties and it protects your heart by lowering LDL or bad cholesterol. Some recent studies have also shown a relation between canola oil consumption and improvement in insulin sensitivity.

Canola Oil

At the end of the day, cinnamon is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the planet. It can lower blood sugar levels, reduce heart disease risk factors, and has a plethora of other impressive health benefits. Just make sure to get Ceylon cinnamon, or stick to small doses if you're using the Cassia variety.

Cinnamon

Coconut Aminos

Curry Powder is a popular spice mix that has a number of valuable health benefits, including the prevention of cancer, protection against heart disease, reduce Alzheimer's disease symptoms, ease pain and inflammation, boost bone health, protect the immune system from bacterial infections, and increase the liver's ...

Curry Powder

One of the Mediterranean´s diet main ingredients, extra virgin olive oil provides a special flavor and aroma to each dish while adding no cholesterol and almost no saturated fat. It has omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) which may help to lower total blood cholesterol and "bad cholesterol" (LDL) while increasing "good cholesterol" (HDL), therefore contributing to decreasing the risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases. Moreover, it has vitamin E which is known to have antioxidant properties by protecting cells from free radicals. This vitamin is also involved in the immune function and other metabolic processes. That the oil is Virgin means that it has undergone less industrial processing, it is more natural. Therefore all its nutritional and organoleptic properties remain intact for your body to take advantage off!! 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Filtered Water

Known for its unique aroma and its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens with its cooking, garlic is one of the most popular ingredients in all cuisines. Some studies have shown that it has antibacterial and potential anticancer properties. Other investigations state that it may also help regulate blood pressure and make blood thinner, thus protecting the heart. So go ahead and spice up your life with garlic!

Garlic Powder

Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is also used to preserve food. It is a rich source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber. Black pepper is also a very good anti-inflammatory agent.

Ground Black Pepper

Hemp Seeds

Parsley is an excellent of vitamin K and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Parsley's volatile oil components include myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Its flavonoids include apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol and luteolin.

Italian Parsley

Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It's also filled with so many nutrients, vitamins, folate and magnesium as well as those listed below.

Kale

Also known as koshering salt, it is specially recognized because of its flake-like shape. Even though all three salts- sea, table and kosher- contain the same amount of sodium per gram, kosher salt yields less sodium per tablespoon because of its coarser grain. In other words, it enhances the flavor of each ingredient while protecting your heart from an excessive sodium intake!!

Kosher Salt

Lactic Acid

As a refreshing drink, lemonade helps you stay calm and cool. The health benefits of it are due to its many nourishing nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium while having no fat and therefore no cholesterol.  Unlike most animals, humans are not able to synthesize vitamin C, so it becomes a crucial dietary component. Also recognized as ascorbic acid, it is mostly known because of its antioxidant properties, but it also helps in the synthesis of collagen (growth and repair of connective tissue), the healing of wounds, and the functioning of the immune system. Vitamin C is also very important in a vegetarian diet as it helps absorb the iron in plant-based foods. Half a cup of lemon juice covers approximately a 77% of vitamin´s C daily recommendation. 

Lemon Juice

 The nutrients found in maple syrup include energy, water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and sugars. In terms of minerals, it contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus sodium, potassium, and zinc. Vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and B6 are also found in maple syrup.

Maple Syrup

5 Benefits of Miso and Miso Soup .Provides Beneficial Probiotics.Helps Improve Digestion. Has Positive Effects on Blood Pressure. Has Anticancer Effects. Good Source of Nutrients — Including Copper, Manganese and Vitamin K.

Miso

Natural Flavors

Oil Blend

Olive Oils

Palm Fruit

Pea Protein

Pimenta Dioica

While antioxidant nutrients are found in most WHFoods, it's the diversity of antioxidants in pumpkin seeds that makes them unique in their antioxidant support. Pumpkin seeds contain conventional antioxidant vitamins like vitamin E.

Pumpkin Seeds

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It is also a very good source of manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, folate and copper. Additionally, cabbage is a good source of choline, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron, pantothenic acid, protein and niacin.

Red Cabbage

Red Pepper Powder

Because of its high fiber content, wild rice keeps your digestion smooth and helps lower cholesterol. Wild rice is a good source of essential minerals such as phosphorus, zinc and folate, which give you energy and nurture your bones. Vitamins A, C and E are essential for overall health and immunity.

Rice

Oral Rehydration Treatment: Salt is essential for sustaining the hydration levels of the body. It is extremely vital to maintain the electrolyte balance for the smooth functioning of the human organ systems. These electrolytes primarily entail magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium.

Salt

Soybeans

Sunflower Lecithin

Soft, firm, or extra firm, Tofu (also known as bean curd) is made with soy milk and it has relatively low calories but plenty of healthy nutrients. It is a great source of vegetarian protein and iron so it is perfect for replacing or reducing meat in your favorite recipes. In just one serving it provides a nutritional punch: 10g of protein, 15% of the recommended daily value of iron and 1600mg of omega 6. Depending on the type, it may also have high calcium and or magnesium content. It also contains phytoestrogens as isoflavones (ISF) which studies tend to support its beneficial effects in the prevention of bone loss in postmenopausal women.  Clinical studies also show that ingestion of soy proteins might help to reduce LDL cholesterol and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. So…replacing high-fat animal foods with tofu can be heart healthy!

Tofu

Vegan Butter

Vermont Pure Grade A Dark Amber Pure Maple Syrup

Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.

Water

Yams are a good source of vitamin C – 27% of the daily value for fighting infections such as colds and flu and quick wound healing, anti-aging, strong bones, and healthy immune function. It also provides good amounts of fiber, potassium, manganese, and metabolic B vitamins.

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