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ORANGE CHICKEN CHEDDAR SALAD
Makes 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS: 16 oz. Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
2 Lg. Seedless Navel Oranges
2 Lg. Tomatoes
3 Slices of Good Whole Grain Bread
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 oz. White Cheddar Goat Cheese
5 Tbsp of Renee's Balsamic Salad Dressing
1 Tbsp of Honey
1 Tbsp Mrs Dash Original Seasoning
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
Spring Mix Salad + 1 & 1/2 Cups of Watercress (chopped or torn Leaves ONLY)
**WATERCRESS SHOULD ONLY BE EATEN IF YOU ARE HEALTHY, NO DISEASES OR MEDICATIONS, SEE WARNING BELOW AND/OR CHECK WITH YOUR HEALTH PRACTITIONER BEFORE CONSUMING!**
INSTRUCTIONS:
Wash chicken and remove any fat, place in a non-stick fry pan with 1/4 cup of water and the Mrs Dash Seasoning and Minced Garlic. Cover and cook on medium heat. *Remember to turn it and that there has to be liquid in the pan at all times, not a lot, just enough to keep it moist and tender*
Toast the 3 pieces of bread until nicely toasted, then use the 2 Tbsp of coconut oil in the same manner as butter. Sprinkle the Garlic Powder on the freshly toasted and oiled toast and cut into small pieces, like croutons and set aside.
Mix the honey with the Renee's Salad Dressing. You can use a bowl or glass measure cup if you like.
Wash and cut the Oranges into sections of 4, then cut the peel away and the white stringy part at the centers so that you have the juicy parts left. Now cut those sections into smaller bite size pieces and place in a separate bowl.
Wash and Cut the Tomatoes in the similar manner and set aside.
Grate 2 oz of Goat Cheese into bowl.
Using large deep bowls, place a good 2-3 healthy handfuls of spring mix salad into the bowls. Then layer with the tomatoes, oranges, bread and then the cheddar, lastly once the chicken is cooked, place it on top of the cheese.
Remember to stir the Salad Dressing before drizzling it on the salad, be sure to hit the chicken well with it.
I have had a "Mandarin Salad" before and found it too overpowering in flavor, the Oranges are more complimentary and subtle flavor, they enhance and didn't overpower.
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| It doesn't show well but, this is a VERY large & DEEP bowl! |
**This will depend on the type of Bread you use for the recipe, per serving, you do NOT want to exceed 20 Calories. Use a Good Bread, cut it small after buttering and you will hit the mark! (Per Slice should be around 60-70 Calories/otherwise add the Calories on.)**
Nutritional Benefits of Watercress
Watercress is rich in fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorous and iron, and is a good source of iodine as well. In fact, it has more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach.
Its main active principles are classified as thyoglycosides (glycosides containing sulfur)¾an anti-thrombosis with a mild anti-coagulant effect.Watercress also contain moderate amounts of vitamins B1 and B2, zinc, copper and manganese.
AND A WARNING ==> Caution ===> People suffering from bladder inflammation may want to avoid or limit the consumption of watercress, due to its possible bladder pain-inducing effects.
People with hyperthyroidism may also want to limit watercress consumption due to its high content in iodine.
If you are on medication, you might want to consult with your doctor before eating watercress or drinking its juice. Watercress is so wonderfully potent in all its goodness that it may react with the drugs you're taking.
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Health Benefits
Watercress has plenty of health and therapeutic properties. However, due to its strong, pungent and bitter taste, it is never used alone, but is always added to juices, salads or other dishes as an ingredient, flavor or garnish.
Anti-anemic effect: Watercress is particularly helpful in treating different types of anemia due to its high content in iron. Iron is essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin, and folic acid, which plays a key role in the maturation of red cells in the bone marrow. The right amount of vitamin C in watercress also makes better absorption of iron.
Anti-inflammatory properties: Watercress is rich in vitamin C, which has an anti-inflammatory action and can help prevent or relieve the symptoms of cold, flu and other types of inflammation.
Anti-oxidant and anti-cancer effects: Just as many other herbs, watercress is rich in anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidant substances help prevent or fight the damage caused by free radicals to body tissues, thereby contributing to prevent premature aging, as well as lower the risk of developing cancer and many other chronic or degenerative diseases.
Aphrodisiac effect: Several historical sources show that watercress has been used for its aphrodisiac effect since the age of the ancient Romans and Persians. This could be due to its high zinc and iron content.
Blood glucose: Although not definitely proven, it seems that watercress can help control blood sugar levels and prevent or treat high blood glucose. It is probable that the hypoglycemic effect of watercress is in part due to its high content in soluble fiber, that helps reduce the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine. This effect is particularly helpful for individuals with diabetes.
Bone health: The right proportion of calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamins A, C and K in watercress helps promote and maintain healthy and strong bones.
Cough: The sulphur glycosides found in watercress have been shown to modify bronchial secretions and exert an expectorant effect, which can be used to treat many forms of chronic bronchitis.
Digestive function: Watercress does improve digestive function, due to its high content in vitamin C and fiber, which stimulate salivary and gastric secretions and the motility of the intestinal tract respectively.
DNA, preserve: In a laboratory test, it was found that daily consumption of watercress increase the ability of cells to resist DNA damages to lymphocytes (white blood cells).
Eye health: The high content in phytonutrients lutein and zeaxanthin are potent anti-oxidants; together with vitamin A and zinc all in this herb help greatly improve eye health.
Hair health: Watercress can be used topically to treat dandruff and prevent hair loss, due to its sulfur, iron, zinc and vitamin A content. The best results are obtained by rubbing the scalp and the hair with a watercress tincture.
Hangover: A hangover happens when the liver gets overloaded with toxic alcohol. Watercress juice is so concentrated with so much cleansing goodness that it activates the detoxifying enzymes in the liver for detoxifying a hangover.
Purifying effect: Watercress has been used for centuries for its purifying effects. It enhances the diuresis and helps give the colon a good "spring-cleaning", thereby effectively removing toxins from the body.
Skin health: When used topically, watercress juice can be helpful in relieving skin eczema, as well as other skin conditions. Its high content of vitamin A and C best obtained by juicing are also beneficial for healthy skin.
Thyroid gland: The high iodine content in watercress can help prevent goitre, improve the function of the thyroid gland and relieve the symptoms of many forms of hypothyroidism.
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