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Nutritional Benefits of the Strawberry. The tiny strawberry is packed with vitamin C, fiber,
antioxidants, and more. ... They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and are a
good source of manganese and potassium. Just one serving --
about eight strawberries -- provides more vitamin C than an
orange.
LUNCH
Chicken and Rice Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing
Carrots
Carrots are a good source of several vitamins andminerals, especially vitamin A (from beta-
carotene),biotin, vitamin K (phylloquinone), potassium andvitamin B6. Vitamin A: Carrots are
rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body.
Onions
Raw onions are very low in calories, with only 40 calories per 100 grams (3.5 oz).
By fresh weight, they are 89% water, 9% carbsand 1.7% fiber, with tiny amounts of protein
and fat.
Health benefits of cilantro leaves (coriander) Cilantro herb is very low in calories and
contains no cholesterol. However, its deep-green leaves possess good amounts
of antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which may help reduce LDL or
"bad cholesterol" levels in the blood.
Dry-roasted peanuts
Each 1.5-ounce serving of unsalted dry- or oil-roasted peanuts contains approximately 21
grams of total fat per serving, including around 3 grams of saturated fat. The nuts also
contain carbohydrates, including beneficial dietary fiber.
Lime juice
Lime juice contains other important micronutrients in lesser amounts,
including calcium, magnesium,potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A and B vitamins.
Nutrient Composition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Saturated fat: 13.8%.
Monounsaturated fat: 73% (most of it the 18 carbon long oleic acid).
Omega-6: 9.7%.
Omega-3: 0.76%.
Vitamin E: 72% of the RDA.
Vitamin K: 75% of the RDA.
Ginger
One-fourth cup of ginger contains 19 calories, 0.2 grams offat, 0.4 grams of protein and 4.3
grams of carbohydrate, including 0.5 grams of fiber. A more common serving size of 1 teaspoon
contains only 2 calories, and is half of the recommended limit for daily ginger consumption.
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
tsp (1.8g )
Calories from Fat 2.8. Calories 5.7.
0% Total Fat 0.3g.
0%
0% Cholesterol 0mg.
0% Sodium 0.5mg.
1% Potassium 36mg.
0% Total Carbohydrates 1g.