RECIPE
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n Mexican cuisine, every meal is
intended to be filled with vitamins,
minerals, and proteins. Food intake
should include all the necessary
ingredients in order to meet the daily
requirements. A balanced menu might
include a smoothie, bean soup, salsas,
salads, and beef and tortillas. The smoothie
gives you the fabulous taste of the seasonal
fruits and vegetables. The bean soup is a
great source of iron. The sauces, built from
a red bell pepper and tomato sauce or a
green chile with green tomatoes sauce, can
be accompanied with tortilla chips.
Salads consisting of rich, green vegetables
and fruits of your choice can accompany
a juicy beef filet. This provides the vitamins
and proteins necessary for both children
and adults. The body requires 80% water
and 20% substance in order to be healthy.
The more your intake of raw greens and
vegetables, the more it gives you the
natural feel of being young.
Tortillas bring the intake of necessary
grains like corn, wheat, and rice. The intake
of whole grains provides rich proteins,
which are useful for the bones and also
strengthen the nails. If the bones are not
strong, the nervous system becomes stiff
and rigid, leading to various aches like
back, knee, and joint pains, even in children.
The improper intake of protein, minerals
and vitamins required for children can lead
to potential health hazards.
A meal is not complete without seafood
such as shrimp or fish. Shrimp can be
added in a number of salads or as the
main ingredient of a main course. Fish
is a favorite food for an afternoon lunch.
Many prefer to have different recipes of
fish with a spicy touch. Moreover, Mexican
cuisine includes organic foods as the main
ingredient with added cheese, butter and
wine to make the dinner a complete meal.
Most importantly, meals are traditionally
taken with family members.
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