PhytoChemicals
Havilah Hickling
Functional Foods
Phytochemicals
Consuming Phytochemicals Can...
-inhibit inflammation in the body
-inhibit tumor growth
-prevent of cancer formation
-inhibit growth of cancer cells
-improve of immune response
-block of carcinogens
The Five Color Groups
Red
Blue
Green
Recipes!
Fruits! Chicken Strawberry and Spinach Salad!
INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons corn oil
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half -
cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons milk
2 cups fresh spinach, stems removed
4 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons slivered almonds
freshly ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, season with garlic powder and cook 10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Set aside.
2.In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, ginger and milk.
3.Arrange spinach on serving dishes. Top with chicken and strawberries, sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing. Season with pepper to serve.
Vegetables! Stir-Fried Broccoli and Kale!
INGREDIENTS:
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 cloves garlic, sliced
1 chile pepper, chopped (optional)
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 bunch kale, stems removed and
chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut in thin
strips
juice of 2 limes
salt
DIRECTIONS:
1.Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic and chile pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli; cook 1 minute. Add kale, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Toss well