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The Amazing Health Benefits of Bell Peppers

By , 13 November, 2009, No Comment
Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers

Making a garden salad for lunch? Don’t forget to add some bell peppers. Not only do bell peppers add color – especially the red ones – but they really boost the nutritional value of a salad. What are the health benefits of bell peppers?

Health Benefits of Bell Peppers: Red or Green?

Both red and green bell peppers are nutritious, but if you don’t know which one to use, choose the red ones. Red bell peppers are a good source of lycopene, a carotenoid that’s not found in green peppers. Lycopenes are the same bright red carotenes that give processed tomatoes their nutritional punch. Plus, some studies show that lycopenes help to lower the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer – although its benefits against prostate cancer have recently been called into question. The lycopene found in red peppers has the most powerful antioxidant activity of any member of the carotenoid family including carrots.

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Recipe for Broccoli in Oyster Sauce

By , 8 February, 2008, No Comment

Broccoli is not only one of the tastiest vegetables in the world, it is also forms part of a very healthy diet. Try broccoli in oyster sauce.

Ingredient List 

2 bunches of broccoli (about 1 ½ lb).
2 tablespoons of oyster sauce.
2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
2 tablespoons of chicken broth.
1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
½ teaspoon of sugar.
½ teaspoon of fresh garlic, minced.
½ teaspoon of fresh ginger, minced.
¼ teaspoon of white pepper.

Method 

Cut 2 inch-long florets from the top of the broccoli.

Put 2 cups of water to boil in a wok and use a Chinese bamboo steamer, or use a metal colander inside a larger stockpot that does not allow the water to touch the vegetables.

Combine the rest of the ingredients for the gravy and set aside.

Add the broccoli to the steamer when the water is boiling hard, and partially cover with a lid to allow steam to escape.

Steam for 3 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.

Remove the broccoli from the steamer and immerse it in ice water for a few seconds.

Transfer to a serving plate.

Heat the gravy to a boil in the wok and spoon over the broccoli.

More Resources

See the official broccoli recipes website for more amazing recipes featuring this vegetable. Then for dessert, try this delicious peach pie recipe.