A complete winter soup, a root vegetable soup. A different alternative to classic vegetable soups. When you add a piece of healing ginger and turmeric roots, it turns into a source of healing. It is also an ideal meal for children who do not like vegetables. It is also quite easy to make. Here you go, bon appetit!
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Potatoes:
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates providing energy, Vitamin C, and potassium. Their fiber content contributes to digestive health and provides a feeling of satiety. Potassium, vital for regulating blood pressure, makes them important for overall body functions. They pair well with meat, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, and many vegetables, suitable for various cooking methods like baking, boiling, frying, and mashing.
Carrot:
Carrots are renowned for their rich beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A, crucial for eye health (especially night vision) and skin regeneration. Their high fiber content aids digestion and promotes satiety. Potent antioxidants also protect cells. To maximize the absorption of their beneficial compounds, carrots are best consumed with healthy fats like olive oil. Versatile in both sweet and savory dishes, they pair wonderfully with fruits like apple, orange, and ginger, or in meat dishes.
Ginger:
Ginger is a versatile root plant known for its pungent aroma and warming effect. It effectively aids digestion, alleviating nausea and indigestion. Thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory properties, it helps with joint pain and muscle fatigue, while boosting the immune system to increase resistance against colds. It also has a circulation-enhancing effect. It pairs perfectly with ingredients like lemon, honey, turmeric, and cinnamon.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Tomato or Pepper Paste:
Salça, a concentrated paste made from tomatoes or red peppers, is a staple in Turkish cuisine. Its primary benefit lies in its high lycopene content, a powerful antioxidant. Cooked salça increases lycopene's bioavailability, supporting heart health, potentially offering protection against certain cancers, and contributing to skin health. It's also rich in vitamins A, C, K, and minerals like potassium. Lycopene absorption is enhanced when consumed with a little fat, such as olive oil. Salça is incredibly versatile, used in dishes ranging from meat stews and vegetable sautés to soups and rice. It pairs excellently with garlic, onion, olive oil, and aromatic herbs like mint.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Flour:
Flour is a fundamental foodstuff obtained by grinding grains. It provides our body with a long-lasting energy source, especially through complex carbohydrates. Varieties like whole wheat flour, thanks to their high fiber content, support digestive health, provide a feeling of fullness, and help stabilize blood sugar levels. It also contains essential B vitamins (especially B1, B3, B9) and important minerals such as iron and magnesium, which are crucial for nervous system functions, energy production, and blood formation. It is versatile in the kitchen; forming the base for baked goods like bread and pastries when combined with milk, eggs, and yeast, while also being used to thicken sauces or create harmonious flavors with vegetables.
Turmeric:
Turmeric, thanks to its curcumin content, offers powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It supports joint health, improves digestion, and may contribute to cognitive functions. To enhance its bioavailability, it is recommended to use it with black pepper, and for a synergy of flavor and benefit, with ginger or coconut oil.
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