If you’ve ever tried eating lunch while caring for a newborn, you know that you really only have one hand available, at best. At Nourish, we like to ensure that our meals are easy to eat, single handedly. Keep reading for the Forbidden rice, rapini, apricots, pine nuts and tofu nutritional informations, storage and reheating instructions.
This lunch item must be store in the refrigerator and eaten warm.
Reheat in a conventional oven at 350F for 15/20 minutes or microwave for 2 minute and 30 seconds.
Forbidden rice, rapini, apricots, pine nuts and tofu ingredient list :
forbidden rice, rapini, dried apricots, EVOO, balsamic vinegar, nutmeg, pine nuts, salt, pepper, tofu, tamari, ginger, garlic, sesame oil
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About the forbidden rice, rapini, apricots, pine nuts and tofu Ingredients :
Also called black or purple rice, forbidden rice gets its signature black-purple color from a pigment called anthocyanin, which has potent antioxidant properties.
In ancient China, it’s said that black rice was considered so unique and nutritious that it was forbidden for all but royalty
Compared with other types of rice, forbidden rice is one of the highest in protein. For example, per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), forbidden rice contains 9 grams of protein, compared with 7 grams for brown rice.
A 1/4 cup (45 grams) of uncooked forbidden rice provides :
Calories: 160
Fat: 1.5 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbs: 34 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Iron: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)
Research shows that black rice contains over 23 types of antioxidants and has the highest antioxidant activity of all rice varieties.
While we all know that organic, non-GMO fruits and vegetables of any kind are good for us, some are far better than others. Rapini might not be the most famous leafy green (looking at you kale 🙂 but it doesn’t disappoint on the benefits it contains. Rapini are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and even protein.
If you still need convincing, read on to learn about all the amazing benefits of rapini :
Support Optimal Brain Function
Fight Belly Bloat
Make Your Skin Glow
Relieve Stress
Support Bone Health
Leafy Greens Support Healthy Aging
Improve Inflammatory Response
Help Balance Sugars
Support Optimal Gut Health
Tame the Toxins
Boost Digestive Enzymes
Support Your Immune System
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also prevent some types of cancer and lower risk of eye and digestive problems. Vegetables have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check.
It is no secret that adding fresh fruit to your diet is paramount to healthy nutrition. However, you might not think of the benefits dried fruit can bring you . The vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber present in fruit become significantly concentrated when they are dried.
Apricots have the added benefit of vitamin C. which may enhance the absorption of iron in our bodies, helping fight the risk of anemia pregnant, menstruating and postpartum women often face.
Dried apricots contain about 2 grams of dietary fiber for every 100 grams or 1/2 cup of fruit. Dietary fiber has been shown to delay the movement of food as it goes through your digestive tract. Therefore, it feeds the good gut bacteria in your intestines, which may lead to a much healthier gut.
Apricots contain many antioxidants, which include beta carotene and other vitamins with antioxidant properties. Apricots also contain flavonoids, which is a group of antioxidants potentially linked with positive effects on illnesses such as heart diseases and diabetes.
Tofu is high in protein and contains all of the essential amino acids your body needs. It also provides fats, carbs, and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.
One 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of tofu offers :
Protein: 8 grams
Carbs: 2 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Fat: 4 grams
Manganese: 31% of the RDI
Calcium: 20% of the RDI
Selenium: 14% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 12% of the RDI
Copper: 11% of the RDI
Magnesium: 9% of the RDI
Iron: 9% of the RDI
Zinc: 6% of the RDI
This comes with only 70 total calories, which makes tofu a highly nutrient-dense food
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