citrus protein power lunch

This lunch is vegan-friendly.

the goods:

1 whole wheat tortilla

hummus, to spread

½ cup raisins (organic preferred)

½ cup almonds and walnuts

1 orange (Kara is a good choice, organic preferred)

4-5 dried apricots (no sugar added)

the process:

This lunch is simple, and kid-friendly to boot. To make a hummus roll-up, simply spread hummus over tortilla, roll up and slice in "rolls". All other parts to this lunch are easy to grab on the go and full of nutritional goodness!

the result:

1 serving/lunch

the benefits:

Oranges are a wonderful source of vitamin C, which prevents the free radical damage that triggers the inflammatory cascade, and reduces the severity of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Oranges can also help prevent cardiovascular disease and lower LDL cholesterol levels.

Hummus is made primarily from chickpeas and tahini. Chickpeas are very healthy because they do not contain any cholesterol or saturated fats. They are also rich in protein. Tahini is also a good source of protein and calcium. Hummus contains plenty of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for improving intelligence and maintaining a healthy heart. On top of it all, this dish also has iron, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, folic acid, and amino acids.

Whole Wheat Tortillas are a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that acts as a co-factor for more than 300 enzymes, including enzymes involved in the body's use of glucose and insulin secretion. Whole grains can also can help women avoid gallstones and can help to protect against breast cancer. Studies show that Increasing consumption of whole grains could reduce the risk of childhood asthma by about 50%.

Walnuts have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular problems and type 2 diabetes. There are links to walnuts and decreased risk in prostate and breast cancer. Walnuts can also lower serum LDL cholesterol and are high in protein.

Raisins can help in eye care, dental care and bone health. They are rich in iron and rank among the top antioxidant foods and have a key ingredient that helps promote good oral hygiene. Raisins also help to boost sexual libido and protect against the formation of tumor and colon cancer. They can even help fight fevers!

Almonds are rich in Vitamin E and high in protein. They are also claimed to help improve complexion, aid in the prevention of cancer and when eaten daily, help to reduce the number of risk factors in heart disease.

the brands (used in this recipe):

Tribe Hummus

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