Complete Menu for Hypertensive Patient

SUBMITTED TO: Mr. Philip Loyd J. De Ynchausti PREPARED BY: RLE Group 1
Caroline Cabida (Leader) Rommelda Agellon Rafaela Ana Morris Angeline Pangan Pauline Dollaga Maedine Urbano Claribel Jubilado Shane Claravall Alyssa Alda Rosejean Patalinhug Jeffrey Mendoza Rolando Magbanua Jr

APPETIZER

Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Filled with chicken, mushrooms, pear and carrots, these wraps are both healthy and yummy. The hoisin sauce will give them delicious Asian flair

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion chopped 4 cloves of garlic minced cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1 cup fresh pear fruit 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium hoisin sauce 1 cup shredded carrots 6-10 Iceberg lettuce leaves 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Utensils Nonstick skillet Wooden spoon Tablespoon Spoon Bowl Cutting board Peeler Measuring cups Knife

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet cook chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 3 minutes; drain. Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms and pear cook 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink. Add the reduced-sodium hoisin sauce and shredded carrots. Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with almonds. If desired, fold sides of lettuce over filling and roll up.

Nutritional Benefits:

1. Chicken Breast- Skin removed, best source of several essential nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals. 2. Garlic- Fresh garlic is known to have plenty of health benefits. It can reduce bad cholesterol which is one factor of blood pressure. Garlic dilates the muscles of blood vessels, which helps in lowering blood pressure. It consists of a compound called adenosine which helps in vasodilation and is also a muscle relaxant. 3. Mushroom- are a good source of B vitamins, such as riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, and the essential minerals, selenium, copper and potassium. Fat, carbohydrate and calorie content are low, with absence of vitamin C and sodium. 4. Carrot- Carrots are rich in Vitamin A for good vision and also rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, and minerals.

5. Lettuce- lettuces contain antioxidants and vitamin K. Lettuces are considered green leafy vegetables which are usually high in Magnesium. It has been discovered from studies that a diet with low Magnesium has a high possibility for blood pressure to rise. 6. Almonds- Are rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins, essential minerals and monounsaturated fat, one of the two "good" fats which potentially may lower LDL cholesterol.

7. Olive Oil- rich in monounsaturated fats helps in reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.