Name: Seared Steak with Arugula Pesto
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"Arugula, also known as rocket and rucola, is a less recognized cruciferous vegetable that provides many of the same benefits as the better-known vegetables of the same family - broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts. Arugula leaves are tender and bite-sized with a tangy flavor. Along with other leafy greens, arugula contains very high nitrate levels (more than 250 milligrams/100 grams). High intakes of dietary nitrate have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce the amount of oxygen needed during exercise, and enhance athletic performance."

Arugula

Celery is an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum. It is a very good source of folate, potassium, dietary fiber, manganese and pantothenic acid. Celery is also a good source of vitamin B2, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids).

Celery

Here is a short list of the impressive health benefits that a cucumber carries:Keeps you hydrated. ...Fights heat, both inside and out. ...Flushes out toxins.Nourishes you with vitamins. ...Supplies skin-friendly minerals: magnesium, potassium, silicon. ...Aids in weight loss. ...Revives the eyes. ...Cuts cancer risk.

Cucumbers

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

 It is a fabulous source of high-quality protein and iron (heminic- easily absorbed iron), so it helps maintain lean body mass and prevent from anemia. Iron is an essential mineral for blood production since it is a key element of hemoglobin which carries oxygen to all cells of the body. Steak is also a great source of Vitamin B12 (difficult to find in plant-based food), phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. Choose always lean meat to make your body feel good and healthy!!

Flank Steak

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

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

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 a refreshing drink, lemonade helps you to stay calm and cool. The health benefits of lemons are due to its many nourishing elements like vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E, folate, niacin thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and protein.

Lemons

Nigella Seeds

Folate, fiber, riboflavin, and potassium, as well as good amounts of copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, and calcium are less prominent nutrients that support the healthy properties of radishes. It's probably no surprise that radishes contain fiber, aka indigestible carbohydrates.

Radishes

Walnuts can be eaten on their own as a snack or as part of a mix such as muesli, or as an ingredient of a dish. With only 14 kcal per unit, they are a great source of energy, protein (15%) and dietary fiber (7%). Even if they are high in oils, they have no cholesterol or saturated fat but do have the essential omega-3 (great antioxidant) and omega-6 (good for brain, mood and cell growth) fatty acids. Thus, they may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when they are consumed on a regular basis within a healthy diet. Walnuts also contain copper, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. Moreover, they have melatonin which is a substance important to maintain good sleep.

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