This is simply the most delicious recipe for those who like red roasted pepper flavors in a dip. The red peppers adds such flavor and it always tastes better the next day.  Red peppers are rich in vitamins such as: Vitamin C, Vitamin A and as well as very powerful anti-oxidants that neutralize the damaging free radicals.  These free rads are responsible for high cholesterol levels in your arteries which leads to major heart diseases.

Eating Vegetables by Color

Red peppers also contain the wonderful lycopene which is a carotenoid that is effective in prevention of cancer.  The whole range of cancers from prostate, bladder, cervix and pancreatic cancers can be avoided if you have a high intake of red peppers.  Yellow or orange peppers also have the same benefits and can be used in this recipe.   These colorful peppers are high in fiber that reduces the toxins in your colon and reduce the bad bacteria as well as lower your risk for lung cancer.  Ex-smokers should stoke up on this hummus recipe.

The study which was published in China studied 60,000 people who ate the orange red carotenoids found not only in red peppers but in a wide variety of other colorful vegetables.  The new diet is “eating by color”  such as pumpkin, tangerines, peaches, plums and of course the orange.

This study showed a 27 percent reduction in lung cancer risk and the report is published in the Cancer Epidemiology called Biomarkers and Prevention from Shanghai China.  These 60,000 smokers were found to have a 37 percent less chance of contracting lung cancers than those who didn’t eat these vegetables.  The high percentage of Vitamin A has much to do with this benefit because if you smoke it reduces your Vitamin A levels especially.

Other Health Benefits of Red Peppers

One of the greatest benefits of red peppers is the reduction on Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms especially when combined with Vitamin C.    Bell peppers also protect against cataracts because of the lutein they also protect against macular degeneration. For elderly people this is very important to prevent eye tissue degeneration that comes with aging.

Red Roasted Pepper Bean Hummus Recipe

Roast 4 to 5 red peppers that have been washed, seeded and sliced into quarters.
Drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, at 375.

When cooled peel off the skins and pop the peppers into the blender and add the following ingredients:

1 can of  kidney beans, drained and washed
2 garlic cloves
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Pour into a bowl and serve with chunks of fresh bread. You can has this for several days in the fridge as it only gets better the second day but you won’t have it for long because it is so tasty.

This is a low calorie snack or appetizer that you can serve in 5-10 minutes -just whip out the blender and you have your vegetable protein dip or side for supper or guests.  Enjoy the benefits of the bell pepper and the kidney beans which are high in fiber and healthy for you.  An excellent source of vitamins and fiber with great taste as well as an economically delicious treat.

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Lemon Grass tea is both refreshing and has a few side benefits with its delicious lemony flavor the tea can be served warm or cold with ice.

Lemon Grass is a member of the grass family originating in the Far East and is used in Thai and Asian dishes and now people are using it -to make a delicious lemon grass tea. The plant name is called cymbopogon citratus or Andropogon Citratus known in East Indian cultures and native lemon grass species are all members of the Poaceae family.

Mostly grown in warmer climates like Hawaii, South American countries like Chile and Argentina.  It can also be grown in Florida, Texas, and California and the deep southern states.  Lemon grass grows best in a warm and humid environment and when cut -it grows back quickly.

Benefits of Lemon Grass Tea

As with other herbal teas Lemon grass has been known to benefits to our health and may claim it reduces fever, helps with stomach cramps, gas and is a digestive helper.  (See: Ageless.com)

The mood elevator goes to the top floor -with lemon grass essential oils to lift your mood and for jet lag use the oil extract. Lemon grass also helps digestion and stomach cramps and tummy aches.

External Uses of Lemon Grass Tea

Lemon Grass tea can be applied to help ringworm, lice, scabies, bacterial athletes foot, dandruff, lice, balances oil glands,

How to Make Lemon Grass Tea

Use 3 stalks of fresh lemon grass -and chop them up. Boil 3 cups of water and put the lemongrass in the water and let it steep for 15 minutes. You can add mint leaves when cooled, ice and honey if desired. Can be steeped over night and serve.

Note: Information on this website is for general interest only, and should not be interreted to treat any diseases or symptoms-nor have they been studied or approved by the FDA, and should not be assumed to be a health claim. Consult a health care professional or a health practitioner before attempting to use any products.

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If you liked yesterday’s bean recipe you love this one even more using lentils as the protein ingredient in this hummus recipe.  Lentils are more like peas since they grow in a pod and are available year round in either dry or cooked or prepackaged containers.  The lentils can be purchases as whole beans or split into two halves in brown or green colored varieties at your local store.

Lentils contain great amounts of manganese,  folate, fiber, protein, Vitamin B1, potassium, iron, and tryptophan which is a natural relaxer!  Lentils are consumed all over the world namely Africa, Turkey, India, China, and Syria.  Usually they are eaten with barley or wheat and can be traced back to the Bible.

Lentils have great health benefits and will lower your cholesterol at the same time. Lentils can be used as a side dish, on a salad or with chopped vegetables as a main course. The Moroccan soups with their savory spices of coriander, tumeric, hot pepper, and tamari flavors are easy and quick to make for lunch or dinner.

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A quick bean vegetable protein source for a dip, or appetizer -in tasty variations for a super healthy diet treat….beans can’t be beat as a staple in your diet. The benefits of beans, in tough economic times – a tasty recession recipe.

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A delicious apple dressing for your next salad adventure.

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