So today I got to try out one of the recipes from Raw Food Real World that I’ve been anxiously looking forward to – The Cucumber & Pineapple Gazpacho. It was amazing! It has so much flavour. The cilantro and jalapeno just give it a perfect kick and the cold and chunky texture are really refreshing. I can see this being a big hit in the summer. Today is cold but this soup is still heart warming….anything with cilantro and jalapeno are.
I just discovered a study that showed that jalapenos, habanero and other hot peppers cause cancer cells in the prostate to kill themselves…very cool!
They also have antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties and are sometimes used in treatments for migraines, arthritis and muscle pain. They can also be an appetite suppressant (which reminds me I saw some Lindt chocolate in the store the other day that was red hot pepper flavoured ?? what is that all about??), clear congestion and are also a good source of vitamins A, C & E as well as folic acid and potassium.
Today Mackenzie and I visited The Big Carrot, a whole foods health & grocery store, down on the Danforth today. I wish there was a place like that near me !!! Someday maybe I’ll open one of my own.
