If you're anything like me it was probably for all the wrong reasons...
- a favorite color
- sharing the same name as a player
- they were playing against the team that beat my favorite team
- because of a favorite tv show
A little something green
Pea Dip A friend passed along this recipe a few years ago. I will admit that as a green colored dip, it isn't the most attractive looking dish I make...
but it does taste delicious.
And you really don't have to worry about using the exact same amount of ingredients. This was the first time I remember ever measuring them out.
I usually just wing it. Bonus!
(Makes 3/4 cup of Pea Dip)
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup cashews
1/8 cup craisins
pepper
olive oil
water
- Place frozen peas in a bowl of water. Let sit for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until the peas defrost. Drain.
- Using a food processor, chop cashews until they are coarsely ground.
- Add peas & pepper and continue processing.
- Add craisins and finish processing.
- A few drops of oil and water can also be mixed in if desired.
The peas and cashews in this recipe make it a good source of the mineral zinc.
Chief Functions of Zinc
- works with protein in almost every cell
- stimulates the activity of ~100 enzymes, which promote biochemical reactions in the body
- assists in immune function
- is needed for wound healing
- helps maintain the sense of taste and smell
- makes part of the cells' genetic material
- supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescents
Finding Zinc in your Food
Best Sources—oysters, meats, shellfish, poultry, milk, and milk products
Good Sources—legumes and whole grains (keep in mind that these are
not as well absorbed as is zinc from meat sources)
