Fonte: liverfoundation.org

PRESENTATION

Second course featuring chicken, lemon, thyme, rosemary, broccoli, and sweet potatoes

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 oz skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup broccoli
• 1/2 cup sweet potato (cubed)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Remove chicken from packaging and prepare in baking dish. Brush chicken with lemon juice and sprinkle with thyme and rosemary. Add cubed sweet potatoes to the baking dish as well.
3. Place baking dish in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees internal temp). While chicken and sweet potatoes are cooking, steam broccoli.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve with broccoli and sweet potatoes!

ALLERGENS
Broccoli: possible individual intolerance
Lemon: lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to grass pollen
Sweet potato or yam: no known episodes of intolerance or allergy
Rosemary: possible reaction in case of spice intolerance
Thyme: possible reactivity in case of spice sensitivity

NOTE
To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish provide the following benefits:
Broccoli: rich in minerals, vitamin C, B1, B2 and carotenoids that support the immune system and protect the cardiovascular system.
Suitable in cases of chronic constipation due to the richness of vegetable fibers
A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteracting depression

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and act to protect the cardiovascular system; also indicated for nephropathic patients and useful for liver function due to the supply of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteracting depression

Sweet potato or American potato: supply of antioxidants and vitamins useful for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Chicken: lean white meats are sources of selenium which supports the immune system and free of saturated fats which do not compromise the functionality of the liver and circulatory system
Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to renal function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Thyme: has a favorable action on liver function (cholagogue or choleretic) and diuretic due to the action of chlorogenic and caffeic acids

SAFETY / INTENDED USE
Also suitable for people suffering from:
• Anorexia – Weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)

In the presence of Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing problems) present the product only if cut into small pieces of uniform size

Do not administer in case of
• Constipation with bloating