TURMERIC
RECIPES A recent study suggests that curcumin, a brain-boosting chemical in
turmeric, could help slow the progression of Alzheimer's by helping hippocampus
brain cells grow.
Drinking Matcha tea is like a sense of summertime and Matcha Tea has so many health benefits, it helps boost your memory and concentration, increases metabolism ad well as detoxifies your body, but check out some of the other benefits of Matcha Tea.
BENEFITS OF MATCHA TEA
Matcha Tea is a green tea with vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and K this makes matcha rich in catechin polyphenols - compounds with high antioxidant activity. All of these compounds offer protection against many kinds of cancer, help prevent cardiovascular disease and slow the aging process.
They also reduce harmful cholesterol in the blood, stabilize blood sugar levels, help reduce high blood pressure and enhance the resistance of the body to many toxins.
MATCHA RECIPES
Matcha Latte
Serves: 1 latte
Ingredients
½ - 1 teaspoon Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha
(or 1 tablespoon Aiya Matcha Zen Cafe Blend which is lightly sweetened)
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup warmed coconut milk
optional - sweetner of your choice, to taste
Instructions
Sift your matcha so it is lump-free (optional - I skip this step when I'm too lazy )
Spoon the matcha into a large mug. Add the hot water and coconut milk and whisk briskly, in an up and down motion, until frothy - about 30 seconds or so. (You can also use a small kitchen whisk if you don't have a matcha whisk).
Taste and add additional water, coconut milk, and/or sweetener to your liking. (I added just a bit of honey).
Notes
I used light coconut milk, but you could use full fat coconut milk if you wanted a richer latte.
A Matcha Smoothie in the morning is a great way to start
your day.
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups unsweetened coconut water
2 tbsp
coconut shavings or coconut milk
2 cups
baby spinach
1/2
frozen banana
2 tsp
matcha powder
1 cup
ice
Directions
1. Add ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Matcha Chicken Tenders
Here is a healthy way to have chicken tenders,
baking them and having a healthier breadcrumb mixture. Matcha is currently a
super trendy ingredient, and for a good reason, it's high in antioxidants and
calming properties.
Ingredients
·2 tbsp soy sauce
·1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
·1/2 tsp orange zest
·1 tsp toasted sesame oil
·1 tsp rice wine vinegar
·1 tsp agave
·1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
·1 teaspoon chia seeds
·2 tsp matcha powder
·1/2 cup flour
·2 large eggs, beaten
·1 lb chicken tenders
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy
sauce, orange juice, zest, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and agave to make the
dipping sauce. Set aside to allow the flavors to marinate while you prepare the
chicken.
3. In a pie plate or shallow bowl, mix
together the breadcrumbs, chia seeds and matcha powder. In a separate shallow
bowl, mix together the flour. Put the beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl.
Working with one tender at a time, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour,
then the egg, followed by the matcha breadcrumbs. Place the tenders on the
prepared baking sheet. Bake tenders for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and
cooked through.
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