Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish or appetizer of French origin prepared with chicory, apple, orange, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, honey, mustard, salt, pepper

Ingredients

 Serves 4

3 heads chicory (about 600 g / 1.3 lb total / about 8 cups chopped)
1 apple (about 180 g / 6.3 oz / 1 medium)
1 orange (about 200 g / 7 oz / 1 medium)
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (about 20 g / 0.7 oz)

For the Dressing:

150 g plain yogurt (3.5% fat) (5.3 oz / about ⅔ cup)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
1 tablespoon honey (20 g / 0.7 oz / 0.7 fl oz)
2 tablespoons sweet mustard (18 g / 0.6 oz / about 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons)
A pinch of salt and black pepper to taste

Method

Cut the chicory heads in half and remove the bitter stems.

Cut the heads transversely to obtain strips about 1.5 cm wide. Peel the apple and remove the core.

Cut it into four quarters and then transversely into thin slices.

Then peel the orange, remove the white skin and peel the wedges. To prepare the dressing, mix the plain yogurt with the other ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad and stir gently.

Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Chicory: allergy to Artemisia and Composites

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Pumpkin seeds: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

Mustard: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Yogurt: milk proteins and lactose

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Chicory: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract 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 which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Pumpkin seeds: they are a source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Mustard: able to strengthen the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Yoghurt: fermented products rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight loss
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity) if not acidic or spicy

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)