Hi Ya'll! Glad to be Back and Bringing You the TOP 10 antimicrobial recipes to Healthify your life!
Healthify meaning: The process of becoming healthy!
My health-conscious friends,
You got me! Healthify is not an actual word, I made it up! I am coining the word by the way. So, today on Medium I wrote an article on the top 5 foods that are antimicrobial, but did you know that there are more than 5?
Because you are the most faithful followers I have, I am bringing you the entire list. In addition, I will also give you a delicious and health-boosting recipe, that only my faithful members are privy to.
Top 10 known Antimicrobial Foods:
Garlic: Contains allicin, which has strong antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
Honey: Has natural antimicrobial properties and can be used topically to help heal wounds and infections.
Ginger: Contains gingerol, which has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Turmeric: Contains curcumin, which has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Coconut oil: Contains lauric acid, which has strong antimicrobial properties.
Cinnamon: Contains cinnamaldehyde, which has antimicrobial properties.
Oregano: Contains carvacrol, a compound with strong antimicrobial properties.
Thyme: Contains thymol, which has antimicrobial properties and is often used to treat respiratory infections.
Cranberries: Contain compounds that can help prevent the growth of certain bacteria, including E. coli.
Apple cider vinegar: Has antimicrobial properties and can help balance the body's pH levels.
Incorporating these foods into your diet can help support your body's natural defenses against harmful microorganisms.
Eating these foods one day will not make you healthy but incorporating them daily will help in keeping your body strong and healthy for years to come.
Here is a delicious recipe highlighting the top 10 antimicrobial foods.
Garlic Ginger Honey Glazed Chicken with Turmeric Rice
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Optional: coconut oil, cinnamon, oregano, thyme, cranberries, apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush the garlic-ginger honey mixture over them, covering them evenly.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the turmeric rice. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Serve the chicken over the turmeric rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
This recipe combines the antimicrobial properties of garlic, ginger, honey, turmeric, and coconut oil with the additional flavors of cinnamon, oregano, thyme, cranberries, and apple cider vinegar.
Bon Appetite and enjoy your food!
Thank you,
Loretta_M