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Beta-Carotenes
Benefits:
Beta-carotene is a type of carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables.
It’s a vitamin-like substance that is not required for survival but which may have disease prevention powers.
The body turns it into
vitamin-A.
Good Sources:
Good sources are fruits, such as apricots, peaches, mangoes, dried plums (also called prunes), cantaloupe and nectarines.
And if you're wondering how to get more into your diet, may we suggest the folowing recipe;
Stir Fried Chicken & Asparagus
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 med. onion cut in half and sliced medium thick
1 bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch lengths (about 2 cups when cut) discard bottom fourth
1 Tbs. chicken broth
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
3 med. cloves garlic, pressed
1 lge. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
2 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. rice vinegar
pinch red chili flakes
sea salt and fresh ground white pepper to taste
Preparation;
Cut onion and press garlic and let both sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
Heat 1 Tbs. broth in a stainless steel wok or 12-inch skillet.
Stir-fry onion and in broth for about 2 minutes over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
Add ginger, garlic, chicken, and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes stirring constantly.
Add asparagus, soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili flakes.
Stir together and cover.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
This may have to cook for an extra couple minutes if the asparagus is thick.
Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 2
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