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Paying attention to one’s health is a big issue. This is because we want to live our lives with less restriction as possible and how will we do that if our bodies themselves are the ones restricting us. We are not allowed to do much physical work because we tire easily, we cannot go out because we could easily get sick with the bad weather, and we cannot taste any fatty and tasty goods because of our bad health.

The Cauliflower shows that going green really mean going healthy. It promotes and strengthens the body because similar to its cousins, like broccoli, it is composed of abundant vitamins and minerals that would help boost our well being.

The common compositions of a cauliflower are Vitamin K which is needed by the body to aid in formation of prothrombin which is used for effective blood clothing plus its essential for the liver to function normally.

The importance of it is stressed in maintaining vitality and longevity. Vitamin B6 is needed as a catalyst in essential chemical reactions while folate is a vitamin that helps produce red blood cells and helps protect DNA from damage that may lead to cancer. There are also minor minerals like calcium and magnesium that help stabilize the body.

The most abundant vitamin in cauliflower, one which when the body lacks could lead to continual weakness and in severe cases scurvy, is vitamin C. It serves as an anti oxidant that keeps the immune system strong, keeps the cells intact, and maintains healthy teeth, healthy gums, and evens out the blood channels.

Just a few servings of the vegetable and all the needed elements required to keep the whole body up and going are supplied. This is something even supplements are not able to compare to.

This shows that cauliflower can truly change the wealth of your health.

How to prepare simple Vegetable Soup without Cream? anyone can prepare it with just a little effort. Puréeing makes any vegetable soup velvety smooth and elegant. All sorts of vegetables can be used, but the best have some body, like winter squash or potatoes, and aren’t overly fibrous (celery, for example, can be tough to purée without straining first). You can use various tools to purée your soup; some yield smoother results than others. The smoothest purées are done in a blender, in the pot with an immersion blender, or with a food mill; a food processor or ricer does a good job but doesn’t get the soup velvety smooth; and a potato masher or fork, of course, gives you the chunkiest results. After pureeing, passing the soup through a fine meshed strainer, though laborious, will guarantee the ultimate in smoothness and is especially worthwhile if the vegetable is fibrous.

Other vegetables you can use: peeled and chopped winter squash, like butternut, pumpkin, or acorn; sweet potatoes; chopped cauliflower, broccoli, or sunchokes; green peas. Recipe makes 4 servings. Preparation time is about 45 minutes. Follow the simple directions carefully:

SIMPLE VEGETABLE SOUP WITHOUT CREAM

INGREDIENTS :

2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots or 1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ pounds carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil or parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS :

Put the butter in a large, deep pot over medium high heat. When the butter is melted, add the vegetables and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the stock and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat so that the stock bubbles gently and cook, stirring occa sionally, until it thickens slightly and the vegetables become fully tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Use an immersion blender to purée the soup in the pan or cool the mixture slightly, pour into a blender, and purée carefully. Cool and refrigerate, covered (it will keep for a day or so), to serve it cold. Or reheat over low heat to serve hot. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve garnished with chervil or parsley.

Variation:

Puréed Turnip or Celery Root Soup –  A bit of potato mellows out the flavor so it’s not overpowering: Substitute 1 pound peeled and chopped turnips or celery root and 1 medium peeled and chopped potato for the carrots.

Follow the simple directions carefully and you will be amazed how nice this soup recipe really is. Lots of fun preparing this simple soup recipe and Bon Apetit.

For most of us, getting the right amount of vegetables in our diet is not an easy task. Thankfully, there is an answer…the vegetable soup diet!

The vegetable soup diet is an incredibly easy way to both lose weight fast and strengthen your body’s immune system. This quick and easy diet is very flexible and can take shape in many different ways. The first thing you need to decide is whether you want to replace every meal with vegetable soup, or just a few. Either way, it is an extremely effective and surprisingly quick way to lose weight fast.

One important point to remember: buying vegetable soup in a can does not count. Sorry to disappoint, but this is not the most efficient way to lose weight with the soup diet. The sodium count is too high, and the vegetable content too low in canned soup bought in a store.

The easiest way is to create your own soup using a food processor or juicer.

For example, you can blend freshly diced tomatoes along with some fresh broccoli and bits of green pepper for a tasty, and amazingly filling home-made vegetable soup. Plus, you can throw in some fresh herbs or spices for a unique and healthy soup you will never find in a can.

A vegetable soup diet is one of the most effective and healthiest ways to reduce weight and stay in shape. While you’re planning your soup diet, don’t forget the basics. Drink lots of water. Get plenty of rest. Stay active. This will take your soup diet to the next level. A soup diet offers many different benefits to your health as soup contains a high water content, it curbs your appetite, and contains many nutrients.

Most soup diets are usually planned to last an average of seven days.

However, if you struggle to eat vegetables consistently, adding a bowl of fresh soup to your diet every day will do wonders in your journey to long-term weight loss.

Do be advised, it is not a good idea to only eat soup, exclusive of any other foods, without first consulting your doctor or nutritionist, as our body needs a variety of food groups and nutrients to maintain optimal health and wellness. There are so many different variations of this diet, with an almost unlimited combinations of different soups, each offering you a great way to jump start your metabolism and lose weight fast!