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Spicy Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

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They might be small, but brussel sprouts are incredible powerhouses of nutrition

In Chinese medicine, they are prescribed to help with digestion. There have been many U.S. studies done on the relationship between this vegetable and cancer prevention. Brussel sprouts are able to provide special nutrient support for the body’s detox system, antioxidant system, and inflammatory/anti-inflammatory system, all of which are important for fighting cancer.

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  • Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds brussel sprouts
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha, or more to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Directions
    2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Trim the base away from the brussel sprouts and discard. Cut the sprouts in half.
    3. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar, honey and Sriracha to combine. Add the brussel sprouts and toss until they are fully coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Spread the brussel sprouts on a baking sheet. Pour any extra olive-oil mixture onto the pan and tilt the pan around to distribute it.
    5. Roast until the sprouts are crispy on the outside and golden and caramelized on the outsides, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Oh my YUM!

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Chicken Barley Soup

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So what about the proverbial apples and chicken soup? Do they really work as well as folk wisdom seems to dictate? While an apple a day certainly won’t guarantee perfect health, apple extract has been shown to decrease cancer cell growth dramatically. Just don’t forget to eat the peel—that’s where most of the beneficial nutrients are found. And several studies have demonstrated that chicken soup does indeed have anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce cold symptoms. As for tomatoes for acne and vodka for foot fungus, however, the jury’s still out.

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INGREDIENTS

Whole chicken

8 cups chicken broth

1 large yellow onion

1-1/2 cups of carrots

1-1/2 cups of celery

1/2 cup pearl barley

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp thyme

salt & pepper

Remove the skin from the chicken and place in a large stock pot.  Add chicken broth, onions carrots, celery, and salt & pepper, bay leaf, thyme.

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Cook for 1 – 2 hours, until the meat is falling off the bones.  Remove chicken, debone, and set aside.  Strain the broth into a large soup pan.  Add barley to the broth and simmer for 45 mins or until tender.  Return meat and vegetables to pan.  Enjoy!