Tomato-asparagus, better when heated… Effective in regulating blood pressure
Eating fresh vegetables and fruits is better for your health. However, there are foods that are more nutritious when heated and fried in oil. Representative examples are (drop) tomatoes and asparagus. Lycopene, a key component of tomatoes, becomes more active when heated and is easily absorbed by the body. Asparagus vitamins are absorbed better when oil is added.
◆ Stir-fried cherry tomatoes and vegetables… Foods that get better with oil
Let’s make tomato and vegetable stir-fry with cherry tomatoes, asparagus, onions, and mushrooms. Blanch asparagus in boiling water with a little salt for regarding 3 minutes, then rinse in cold water. Cherry tomatoes can be cut in half, but it is convenient to roast them whole. If you add onions, mushrooms, etc. and stir-fry it, it can be a delicious and healthy meal. If you sprinkle olive oil or perilla oil on it, you can have a synergistic effect on blood vessel health.
◆ Tomatoes and Asparagus… Any special reason for the compatibility?
Asparagus is a good food to eat with cherry tomatoes. Aspartic acid and tomato’s organic acid are good for activating the body’s metabolism and have the effect of reducing fatigue. It also helps in skin care. The absorption rate of vitamins in asparagus improves with oil. When eating stir-fried, lightly fry the asparagus cut into 5 cm in a frying pan to get a bright green color and a crunchy texture. Asparagus is best eaten boiled or sautéed. Blanching in boiling water and then cooling it makes the green color clearer and retains the taste and aroma. However, it is not good to boil for a long time to maintain vitamins.
◆ Good for people with weak bodies… Helps lower blood pressure and protect blood vessels
Asparagus is rich in an amino acid called aspartic acid. Aspartic acid is the main component of the unique bitter taste and promotes metabolism to help protein synthesis in the body. It is good for people who are tired and weak in body. It is also very effective in relieving hangovers. Buds are rich in rutin, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood vessels, helping to prevent high blood pressure and vascular disease. Since rutin is a water-soluble component that dissolves in water, the water in which the asparagus is blanched can also be used for cooking.
◆ Reinforce protein by adding lean meat… Tomatoes help digestion by promoting secretion of gastric juice
Adding lean meat to stir-fried cherry tomatoes and vegetables is good for protein reinforcement. The organic acid that gives the sour taste of tomatoes promotes the secretion of gastric juice, helps digestion, and reduces acidification in the body caused by meat intake. There are many ingredients that are good for protecting the retina of the eyes, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. In particular, lutein lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, so tomatoes are often used in the diet of hypertensive patients.
If you add beef or pork lean meat, onions have the effect of reducing harmful ingredients, which is better for blood vessel health. Olive oil and perilla oil can reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and create a synergistic effect on blood-vascular health.
