Name: Homestyle Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
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Most all-purpose flour found in grocery stores is enriched, which means nutrients lost during the processing procedure are added back into the flour. Products labeled as enriched must contain no less than 10 percent more of nutrients than the same products not labeled as enriched. The FDA requires that enriched flour contain a certain amount of iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid and niacin. Dietary reference intake, or DRI, percentages listed are for ¼ cup of enriched, white all-purpose flour and apply to adults under age 50.

All Purpose Flour

 American cheese slices are processed cheeses that are available in a variety of colors--orange, yellow or white.Each slice of American cheese supplies vitamins, minerals and calories broken down between fat, carbohydrates and protein.

American Cheese

Cornstarch offers some health benefits, but the high-calorie starch is not a good source of protein or vitamins. It contains only a small amount of some essential minerals, including phosphorus, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

Corn Starch

There are 221 calories in 1 cup of elbow shaped Macaroni (Enriched, Cooked). Calorie breakdown: 5% fat, 80% carbs, 15% protein.

Elbow Pasta

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

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

Gruyère (pronounced ""groo-YAIR"") is a type of Swiss cheese made from whole cow's milk which is generally cured for six months or longer.

Gruyere Cheese

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

As it is made from milk, mozzarella is a dairy product that provides important nutrients in a healthy diet: It contains biotin, vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin and riboflavin. These are all water soluble vitamins which the body does not store, so eating mozzarella regularly satisfies an immediate nutritional need.

Mozzarella Cheese

Used in numerous recipes to add a touch of Italian seasoning and a bit of crunch, Panko Italian Style and Lemon Pepper Bread Crumbs adds a bit of not only zest, but a few extra carbohydrates as well. Vincent Taormina, a Sicilian, began importing Italian fare to American in 1905. In 1927, Taormina began the Progresso Italian Food Corporation in New York City, his new home.

Panko Bread Crumbs

The harder the cheese, the higher the calcium content! So parmesan is a marvelous source of calcium for your bones and teeth. Only a 1-ounce serving provides 33% of the daily value for calcium. Besides, it is also rich in high-quality proteins and phosphorus. It is worth noting that a small amount of vitamin D exists in parmesan, which is very difficult to find in food. Vitamin D is important to help build and maintain strong, calcified bones. Furthermore, parmesan is rich in umami taste!

Parmesan Cheese

Red onions, also known as Spanish onions, contain plenty of healthy essential nutrients as well as phytochemicals that provide long-term health benefits. Including red onions in your daily diet may help reduce your risk of chronic disease.

Spanish Onions

Butter, commonly known as makkhan, is a pure form of animal fat as it is prepared at home and fresh. Adding one teaspoon of butter in the diet is highly recommended as it is rich in antioxidants and contains carotene, vitamin A. In fact, lining rotis or parathas with butter or adding a teaspoon in hot rice is enough for reaping its health benefits.

Unsalted Butter

Whole milk is more filling than skim, meaning people who consume it may feel fuller longer and consequently eat less throughout the day. A 2013 study found that participants who regularly ate full-fat milk, butter and cream demonstrated lower obesity rates than participants who consumed low-fat dairy products.

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