Why we love this soup – the powerhouse ingredients will supercharge your body!
Here is a glimpse of what the first 3 ingredients provide.
Broccoli Rabe {Rapini}is a green leafy vegetable is a great example of a food that can have a huge impact on your nutrition and overall health. It’s packed with potassium, iron and calcium, dietary fiber and as well as vitamins A, C and K.
Broccoli rabe also contains lutein, which is an antioxidant that protects the retinas of your eyes from damage caused by free radicals. Broccoli rabe is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. The health benefits are numerous and include:
- Slows aging
- Stronger bones
- Decreased risk of hypertension
- Lessens inflammation
- Cancer protection
- Alzheimer’s protection
- Stroke prevention
- Protects against birth defects
Escarole is the forgotten green of the produce isle. It’s loaded with vitamins A & C; as well as high in iron, calcium and potassium.
Escarole contains a high concentration of a variety of carotenoid compounds, including flavonoids, saponins, zeaxanthin and lutein. Carotenoids act as antioxidants by inhibiting the ability of free radicals to damage DNA. The carotenoids in escarole may help maintain the health of the macula and lens in the eye, and may prevent the development of cancers like stomach, lung, colon, skin and breast cancer.
Some other health benefits of escarole:
- Prevent osteoporosis and hypertension
- Decreased risk of cancer
- Support immune and neurological system health
Garlic is an excellent source of minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. It also is one of the most studied plants next to Turmeric. The bulbs are one of the richest sources of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and selenium. Selenium is a heart-healthy mineral, and is an important cofactor for antioxidant enzymes within the body. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron is required for red blood cell formation. It contains many flavonoid anti-oxidants like carotene beta, zeaxanthin, and vitamins like vitamin-C. Vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.
Some of the most profound garlic benefits include:
- Cancer killer
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-oxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-viral
- Immune booster
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Hi Lisa thank u for this great looking receipe. I will definitely try to make this week.???? Any other receipes shoot them my way. Thk u.