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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish prepared with green beans, raw ham, onion, garlic, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, pepper, salt

Ingredients

serves 4

• 600 g green beans, boiled al dente (about 1.3 lb / ~5 cups)
• 100 g cured ham (prosciutto), diced (about 3.5 oz / ~¾ cup)
• ½ onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• Extra virgin olive oil, to taste (about 1–2 tbsp)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

In a pan put the oil, onion, chopped garlic and ham

Brown them

Add the green beans,

sauté with salt and pepper.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Green beans: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Green beans: provide 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 nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, they provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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.

Raw ham deprived of visible fat, provides selenium that supports the immune system.

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

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.

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)