The oleic acid in olive oil activates the liver to produce a factor that speeds up metabolism.
The acetic acid in vinegar inhibits an enzyme that breaks down starches in the mouth, thus reducing the rate of glucose that appears in your bloodstream.
Cheeses are a fantastic addition because they contain odd-chain fatty acids, which are protective against diabetes and heart disease. We’ve all been taught to avoid fats because they have more calories, but dairy fatty acids are unique in that they have a specific phospholipid on their end which prevents inflammation. Just don’t use American cheese, which is not actually cheese. Instead, try varieties such as feta, cotija, parmesan and mozzarella.
NutriBulletRx Souperblast Recipes (based on this and this)
General: cook in tall non-stick pot and cool, then fill SouperBlast jar process by first extracting then press for 2 seconds until orange/red
Tomato Zucchini: 4 Tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 onion chopped, 2 large zucchini chopped, 1 can Costco diced tomatoes, 1 can (2 cups water), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp chilli, 1 tsp chicken masala - bring to boil and cook on LO for 15 min. Cool and then make in N batches
Creamy Tomato (based on this): Heat 2 Tbsp oil, 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic, then 1/4 14 oz pkt silken tofu (firm makes it grainy), add 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes, 1.5 packets Splenda, 1/2 tsp salt,1/2 cup water to wash out can, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Spinach Salad
1 cup walnuts, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup craisins OR 1 cup grapes, halved
2 small apples OR 1 large pear, cored and diced
2 Tbsp olive oil
15-20 turns of fresh ground black (or white schechuan) pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Chunky Chaat Masala
optional:
1 Splenda packet
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 can of Costco olives, quartered
3 large fistfuls of Costco spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
In a large bowl, combine walnuts and first set of items and toss well.
Add optional items and toss well
Just before serving, add in the spinach and toss well - use the Tbsp and tsp used for oil/spices.
Add cheese and mix thoroughly
Padma Boondi Raita
2.5 cup Boondi (soaked for 1-2 min in glass bowl with hot water, drained gently into small colander)
Add 4 cups yoghurt to glass bowl (plus 1 cup water to rinse out meas. cup and yogurt container) and beat well
Add 1 tsp salt, 20 turns pepper, 2-3 thai chilli (finely minced) and mix well
Add soaked boondi and mix gently
Sprinkle crushed red pepper (~ 1Tbsp) on top in sparse layer
2 steel katori chopped mushroom (5 large Costco) OR 1 can Costco mushrooms, 1 14-16 ozTofu diced small, 1 bunch green onions(1/2 Walmart pack), white parts and green chopped separately
Heat 1 ladle oil and fry 2 Tbsp Costco garlic for a minute - HI,
Add and white parts of onions and mushrooms and fry for 2-3 min - HI
Add diced tofu and fry for 5 for min stirring often - MED
Add 2 Tbsp Tom Yum Paste OR 3 Tbsp (1/2 can) Maesri Thai curry paste (green/red/panang) and mix well
Add 3-4 cups water and bring to boil
Add 1/4 can coconut milk, 3 cups water
Stovetop: bring to boil, then reduce to LO and simmer for 10 min
(see this): Set the floating valve to SEALING. Press the Soup/ Broth Mode. Set it for 20 minutes on Normal Mode & Less Pressure.
Shut off heat and stir in green parts of spring onions, chopped cilantro, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 Splenda
Tom Yum Tofu Soup (based on this and this)