12/28/15

Cranberry Cocktail for Christmas and New Year

This is non alcohol healthy cranberry drink



Cranberry juice
Sparkling mineral water
fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
sliced appl
cinammon stick
ice

Cranberries are one of the healthiest food.  It's a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, beta carotene, 
The research shows anti-cancer benefits, digestive tract benefits.  Also, antioxidants and phytonutrients in cranberries help prevent stroke and cardiovascular disease.  Helps prevent and treat urinary tract infection, and also prevents forming plaques on teeth.

10/31/15

Anti-aging Fruits Salad

Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad with Persimon Dressing




Ingredients for salad:

persimmon
pomegranates
fresh mozzarella cheese
prosciutto ham
cresson or arugula
butter lettuce
radicchio
thinly sliced red onion 
walnuts 

Ingredients for persimmon dressing:
ripe soft persimmon
white balsamic vinegar
olive oil and safflower oil
salt

Persimmon contains a good amount of antioxidants and phytonutrients.  These nutrients neutralize free radicals to help slow down aging.  Persimmon is also rich in fiber that helps prevent constipation.
  


2/6/15

15minutes cooking: Codfish cheeks

Codfish cheeks in garlic butter(olive oil) sauce

Simple and delicious!
Matchs well with Chardonnay wine





Ingredients:

codfish cheeks
salt
white pepper
thin sliced garlics
white wine
butter (or replace with olive oil)
(Herbs de Province or curry powder)

fresh tomatoes
chervils

Put salt and pepper on the fish.  
Heat the pan and melt the butter.
Put thinly sliced garlic.  Cook the fish cheeks with medium heat until well done.  Take out the garlic slices when they brown.  Put the white wine, put the garlics back, and flip over the cheeks.  Add some herbs de Province or curry powder if you prefer.  

Codfish is not very high nutrient compared to some other fish, however it is very low in saturate fat, high protein, a good source of  potassium, niacin, phosphorus, serenium, and vitamin B12