Spicy Chicken Noodle Jar with Broccoli and Pak Choy

Delicious, colourful recipes designed with specific ingredients using the “Dietary Inflammatory Index” that may reduce inflammation.

This recipe is anti-inflammatory because it:

• Has a low score on the Dietary Inflammatory Index

It also has other benefits because it:

• Contains brassicas
• Contains herbs or spices

They are packed with essential nutrients, fibre and phytochemicals that help lower inflammation, improve cholesterol levels and protect against DNA damage. Eating 800g or 10 portions every day is tied to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and early death. 🥦🍎

They add polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that could help lower the risk of chronic diseases. Each spice adds ¼ plant point, which increases diet variety and supports a healthy gut microbiome. 🌱

Vitamin C helps the immune system work properly, acts as a potent antioxidant and helps produce collagen. Pairing vitamin C-rich foods like citrus, peppers, and kiwifruit with leafy greens or legumes can help the body absorb plant-based iron. 🤝

Keeping added sugars as low as possible can improve sleep and energy levels. Over time, lower sugar intake (under 25g a day) is tied to a lower risk of depression, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.🍬

They are plant pigments that give fruits and vegetables vibrant colours. Eating more carotenoids is linked to the prevention of chronic diseases including heart diseases, vision problems and certain types of cancer.

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Sofrito creates a powerful base of nutrient-rich ingredients. Pairing extra-virgin olive oil with other ingredients can also boost their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Regular consumption of grapefruit juice by middle-aged, healthy postmenopausal women was beneficial for arterial stiffness. The authors suggested that this effect may be related to flavanones present in citrus.

These vegetables provide 'glucosinolates', which increase the body’s detoxification enzymes and antioxidant defences. Eating brassicas regularly (~100g/day) may lower cancer and depression risk, and help remove pollutants. 🥦

They ‘feed’ beneficial gut bacteria which support gut and immune health, and may even influence brain function through the gut-brain axis. 🦠🧠