A Moroccan Dish To Slow Down Aging!
If you're really into pop culture, more specifically Mariah Carey news--
then you know her twins are named Monroe and Moroccan, and
if you love good food, especially Moroccan food, then you'll love this dish.
The dish:
Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew!
And what's so special about this dish?
It'll help you turn back the clock ( on aging) and reduce your odds of getting
heart disease, some cancers and diabetes.
That's right, a beef dish that'll help live longer and look younger?\
Yes, beef can be a dirty word in health-conscious California,
but it's simply not true.
The beef, spices and herbs in this dish cut down on AGEs in your system,
and what are AGEs?
AGEs form when excess sugars bind to --and damage--proteins in your system
and keeping AGEs at minimal levels helps keep skin firm and smooth, while also
lowering your odds of getting serious illnesses and diseases.
So, are you hungry? Ready to look and feel younger?
Okay then, here's the recipe....
Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew!
Ingredients:
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/2 cup raisins
3 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1' to 1 1/2" pieces
3 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1" cubes
1 can of tomatoes, diced, about 15 or 16 oz.
Couscous or rice, cooked about 2 cups, placed on a platter
toasted almonds and chopped parsley, 2 to 3 Tbs.
salt- 1/2 tsp.
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Directions:
Combine the first 3 ingredients and place into a slow cooker-
a 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 Qt, add the raisins, beef, and sweet potatoes,
stir to coat evenly,. Throw in the tomatoes, cover and let the slow cooker go
for 8 to 9 hrs. After the 8 or 9 hrs. are up, check to make sure the potatoes
and beef are fork tender, add extra salt if necessary
allow the food to sit for 10 to 15 minutes and then ladle the beef, potatoes and
tomatoes over the Hot cooked rice or couscous.
And if you want this dish to look decorative, add the almond slivers and
chopped parsley.
That's it's and if you're wondering- can this dish be made in a regular
soup or stock pot, it can, but cooking beef at low temperatures help
lower the AGEs.
Also helpful: eat more spices, herbs, All-Bran and Fiber One (cereal alternatives
for those that don't eat meat) and fruits with the peels. Why?
They too, like beef can decrease the number of AGEs in your system.
And one last tip: You can stir-fry foods as that only requires 1 to 5 minutes
of fast cooking, certainly not a lot of time for AGEs to develop.
That's it- another great dish for those who want to look and feel younger,
without having to spend the money (like stars) to do so.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
If you're really into pop culture, more specifically Mariah Carey news--
then you know her twins are named Monroe and Moroccan, and
if you love good food, especially Moroccan food, then you'll love this dish.
The dish:
Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew!
And what's so special about this dish?
It'll help you turn back the clock ( on aging) and reduce your odds of getting
heart disease, some cancers and diabetes.
That's right, a beef dish that'll help live longer and look younger?\
Yes, beef can be a dirty word in health-conscious California,
but it's simply not true.
The beef, spices and herbs in this dish cut down on AGEs in your system,
and what are AGEs?
AGEs form when excess sugars bind to --and damage--proteins in your system
and keeping AGEs at minimal levels helps keep skin firm and smooth, while also
lowering your odds of getting serious illnesses and diseases.
So, are you hungry? Ready to look and feel younger?
Okay then, here's the recipe....
Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew!
Ingredients:
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/2 cup raisins
3 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1' to 1 1/2" pieces
3 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1" cubes
1 can of tomatoes, diced, about 15 or 16 oz.
Couscous or rice, cooked about 2 cups, placed on a platter
toasted almonds and chopped parsley, 2 to 3 Tbs.
salt- 1/2 tsp.
-------------------------------------------------
Directions:
Combine the first 3 ingredients and place into a slow cooker-
a 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 Qt, add the raisins, beef, and sweet potatoes,
stir to coat evenly,. Throw in the tomatoes, cover and let the slow cooker go
for 8 to 9 hrs. After the 8 or 9 hrs. are up, check to make sure the potatoes
and beef are fork tender, add extra salt if necessary
allow the food to sit for 10 to 15 minutes and then ladle the beef, potatoes and
tomatoes over the Hot cooked rice or couscous.
And if you want this dish to look decorative, add the almond slivers and
chopped parsley.
That's it's and if you're wondering- can this dish be made in a regular
soup or stock pot, it can, but cooking beef at low temperatures help
lower the AGEs.
Also helpful: eat more spices, herbs, All-Bran and Fiber One (cereal alternatives
for those that don't eat meat) and fruits with the peels. Why?
They too, like beef can decrease the number of AGEs in your system.
And one last tip: You can stir-fry foods as that only requires 1 to 5 minutes
of fast cooking, certainly not a lot of time for AGEs to develop.
That's it- another great dish for those who want to look and feel younger,
without having to spend the money (like stars) to do so.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
