Name: Thai Shrimp Green Curry
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Basmati is gluten-free and low in fat. It contains all eight essential amino acids, folic acid, and is very low in sodium and has no cholesterol. Basmati has a low to medium glycemic index, meaning that energy is released at a slower, steadier rate leading to a more balanced level of energy.

Basmati Rice

Citric acid is often used for proper mineral supplementation of food, as an acidity regulator, and as a flavoring ingredient. Though not an antioxidant itself, citric acid enhances the activity of many beneficial antioxidants. All these properties offer a wide range of health benefits.

Citric Acid

Coconut Extract

Whether you eat them as a snack or mix them in your oatmeal, unsweetened coconut flakes should be eaten in moderation. Concentrated Source of Calories. A 1/4-cup serving of unsweetened coconut flakes, which is 15 grams, contains 100 to 110 calories. Mostly Fat and Saturated Fat. Carbs and Protein. Phosphorus and Iron.

Coconut Flakes

Coconut milk is a vegan, lactose-free, environmentally friendly beverage that can substitute dairy milk. It contains almost the same amount of protein per serving and has a creamy special savory taste that enriches every dish without adding any cholesterol. Calcium enriched options are great for vegans to help maintain bones and teeth healthy!

Coconut Milk

Coconut oil is high in natural saturated fats. Saturated fats not only increase the healthy cholesterol (known as HDL) in your body, but also help to convert the LDL “bad” cholesterol into good cholesterols. By Increasing the HDL's in the body, it helps promote heart health, and lower the risk of heart disease.

Coconut Oil

Curry Paste

Eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and copper. It is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.

Eggplant

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

Ginger has been a popular ingredient and herbal medicine for thousands of years in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. Fresh or dried, ginger´s spicy and strong taste brings life to your meals and also adds powerful benefits. Because of its gingerol, it can be used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, pregnancy, and in some cases cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to treat mild stomach upset, to reduce pain of osteoarthritis, and may even be used in heart disease and nasal allergies. Ongoing investigations suggest that it may help improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. Ginger is rich in manganese, and has moderate amounts of magnesium and vitamin B6.

Ginger

Kaffir lime has pleasant flavor and uniquely tart which it gives to it specific place in the herbal medicine. People use leaves, fruit, rind and oil of the  for many different purposes. In Thai cooking kaffir lime is added in sauces and soups. The oil from kaffir lime is used in cosmetic products, shampoos, fragrances, salves and soaps. The leaves of kaffir lime are used in oral or topical way. When you have oil which is extracted from kaffir lime, then you should not consume it in direct way because it can lead to dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness and vomiting. You should mix the essential oil of kaffir leaves with water or with another type of diluting agent. These are the side effects of the kaffir lime which are known. You must talk with your doctor before you add kaffir lime in your diet because you do not know if this fruit will work properly for you. Here are some health benefits of the kaffir lime:

Kaffir Lime Leaf

The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemongrass is used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.

Lemongrass

The highest amount of Vitamin C in a bell pepper is concentrated in the red variety. Red bell peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. The capsaicin in bell peppers has multiple health benefits.

Red Peppers

Being leafy greens, scallions naturally carry more plant-derived antioxidants, and dietary fiber than their fellow bulb (Allium) members like onions, shallots, etc. Scallions are very low in calories; 100 g of fresh leaves provide just 31 calories. Nonetheless, they contain many noteworthy flavonoid anti-oxidants, plant fiber, minerals, and vitamins that have proven health benefits.

Scallions

Shrimp can be a unique source of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory carotenoid nutrient astaxanthin. It is possible for a single 4-ounce serving of shrimp to contain 1-4 milligrams of astaxanthin. In animal studies, astaxanthin has been shown to provide antioxidant support to both the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. In addition, some animal studies have shown decreased risk of colon cancer to be associated with astaxanthin intake, as well as decreased risk of certain diabetes-related problems. 

Shrimps

Sodium Metabisulfite

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

Thai Basil

Thai Red Chili

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.

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