Thursday, August 26, 2010

Avocado Dressing


  • 1 large avocado, halved, pitted

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce aka Sambaal

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil



  • Blend until smooth... or just use a back of a spoon for a more chunky texture.

    Wednesday, August 25, 2010

    Puhlayo Market Order 082510

    Nectarines
    Watercress
    Cherry Tomatoes
    Spinach
    Bartlett Pears
    Kohlrabi
    Cantaloup
    Cucumbers
    Turnips
    Fennel
    Eggs

    Monday, August 23, 2010

    Watercress: nutritional powerhouse


    Per Average Portion of Fruit or Vegetables (per 80g of edible produce)
    (Figures in brackets are the % of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for that nutrient - no figures, means there is no RDA for that nutrient)
    Watercress
    (raw)
    Broccoli
    (raw)
    Broccoli
    (boiled)
    Tomato
    (raw)
    Apple
    (raw)
    Nutrient     
    Calories (kcal)1826191438
    Protein (g)2.43.52.50.60.3
    Fat (g)0.80.70.60.20.1
    Fibre (g)1.22.11.80.81.4
    Beta-carotene (mcg)201646038045114
    Vitamin A equivalent (mcg)336 (42%)77 (10%)63 (8%)75 (9%)2 (0.3%)
    Vitamin B1 (mg)0.13 (9%)0.08 (6%)0.04 (3%)0.07 (5%)0.02 (2%)
    Vitamin B6 (mg)0.18 (9%)0.11 (6%)0.09 (5%)0.11 (6%)0.05 (3%)
    Vitamin C (mg)50 (83%)70 (117%)35 (58%)14 (23%)5 (8%)
    Vitamin E (mg)1.17 (12%)1.04 (10%)0.88 (9%)0.98 (10%)0.47 (5%)
    Folate (mcg)36 (18%)72 (36%)51 (26%)18 (9%)1 (0.5%)
    Vitamin K (mcg)*2008111362
    Calcium (mg)136 (17%)45 (6%)32 (4%)6 (0.8%)3 (0.4%)
    Iodine (mcg)12 (8%)**1.6 (1%)1.6 (1%)1.6 (1%)Not known
    Iron (mg)1.8 (13%)1.4 (10%)0.8 (6%)0.4 (3%)0.1 (0.7%)
    Magnesium (mg)12 (4%)18 (6%)10 (3%)6 (2%)4 (1%)
    Manganese (mg)0.50.20.20.10.1
    Phosphorus (mg)42 (5%)70 (9%)46 (6%)19 (2%)9 (1%)
    Potassium (mg)18429613620096
    Zinc (mg)0.6 (4%)0.5 (3%)0.3 (2%)0.1 (0.7%)0.1 (0.7%)
    Lutein and Zeaxanthin (mcg)*4614135312149823
    Selenium (mcg)1.6**TraceTraceTraceTrace
    Quercetin (mcg)***600020001684723416