If you have not thought of Gazpacho soup as a nourishing
recipe in a restaurant, it is time for you to do so and call the waiter for it.
Let’s take a look at what our body will get from each of the ingredients that
composes this nutritious recipe.
Tomatoes
Gazpacho soup comes with a refreshing puree of vine-ripened
tomatoes. And if you must know, comparing to their green-picked counterparts,
this type of tomatoes contains nearly twice the vitamin C and beta-carotene.
This is simply because as this sweet treat ripens, the vitamin C content
increases. They are also a good source of vitamin A.
Next to tomatoes, cucumbers are among the most widely
cultivated vegetable around the world. But that’s not the reason why you need
to eat them. It’s the lignans that cucumbers have. Lignans, such as
secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol and pinoresinol, are unique polyphenols
known to help reduce the risk of a cardiovascular disease, not to mention it
also combats several cancer types, such as ovarian, uterine, breast and
prostate cancers.
Bell peppers
Bell peppers contain a significant amount of phytochemicals
such as coumeric acid, zeaxanthin and chlorogenic acid that have outstanding
antioxidant activity. Gazpacho soup has sweet bell peppers, which not only
improves the flavor, but also carries a significantly higher level of nutrients
than green, not to mention it has lycopene – a carotene known to help protect
the body against heart disease and cancer.
Garlic
Known for its medicinal and culinary properties, garlic is
probably present in every nutritious recipe nowadays. Its phyto-nutrient content
is proven to help protect the body against coronary artery diseases. Also, the
allicin content, which is formed by enzymatic reaction of organic
thio-sulfinite compounds in garlic bulbs, is identified to reduce cholesterol
production.
Chiles
Chiles are a good source of calcium, which is a recommended
intake for those who want to avoid arm and leg muscles' spasms. It also
contains magnesium, which plays an important part in neuromuscular heart
activity regulation. The spicy feeling you get is just the bonus of all the
vitamins and minerals it contains.
Citrus juice
Citrus juice not only boosts the vitamin C content of any
given recipe, but also packs it with folate, potassium and phytochemicals, such
as monoterpenes, limonoids, flavanoids, carotenoids and hydroxycinnamic acid.
Folate is recommended for expecting mothers as it helps reduce the risk of
severe birth defects, such as anencephaly and spina bifida.
Herbs
Herbs make the Gazpacho soup recipe a delicious medicine,
giving relief to rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis and ulcerative colitis.
Essential oils in herbs have anti-inflammatory function, which intervene to
resolve conflict inflammatory cascade reactions in the body. Also, its curcumin
content is known to help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Avocado
This fruit is not only packed with 20 essential nutrients,
but also act as a “nutrient booster” by allowing the body to soak up more
fat-soluble nourishing substances in foods that are eaten with it, making it a
great addition in the Gazpacho recipe. Some of the nutrients include vitamin K,
folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, pantothenic acid, potassium,
riboflavin, niacin and fiber.
There you go. Now that you obviously know what your body can
enjoy when you order gazpacho soup, it’s time to call the waiter’s attention
and benefit from this nourishing treat. Happy nutritious sipping!
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