The good news: Many of the "quick" recipes featured on Zone
Diet online can be made in 15 minutes or less.
The
Curry Cure?
Enjoy meals with a spicy kick? Then here's good news: Recent
research reveals that turmeric, a curry spice, may do more than just
add a new twist to your favorite dish — it may also help fight cancer.
The study, which was done in mice, showed that turmeric could possibly
protect against (and even treat) prostate cancer. This is especially
true when it's used in combination with a certain compound found in
vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
and kale.
Though more research is needed to prove the cancer and curry link,
Dr. Sears still recommends adding turmeric to your favorite salad,
snack, or hot dish — not just for its wonderful taste, but also for its
healthy anti-inflammatory benefits. "If you like curry, then you'll
like the taste of turmeric and can make it a constant ally in your
body," he says. To get you started, try this delicious curry recipe —
it will keep you in the Zone and might even pack a cancer-fighting
punch!
Curry Green Beens Recipe
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3/4 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup vegetable stock
1 pear
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into cubes
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 to 2 inches fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated to equal 1 tablespoon
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Instructions
1. Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin and mustard seeds and cook until coated. Add minced
garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and curry powder. Sauté for
1 minute to blend flavors.
3. Add tofu, cauliflower florets, beans, and vegetable stock. Cook,
stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until cauliflower is
tender. Serve immediately. Serve pear for dessert.
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