Around the World Recipe Roundup
Jillian Berndtson
| 3 min read
Not planning on jet-setting across the globe anytime soon?
You can have unique cultural experiences every day through your meals. Including diverse recipes in your diet helps ensure that you’re receiving as many nutrients as possible.
Different cultural dishes feature unique fruits and vegetables you might not normally consume that offer various health benefits. For example, peppers from Mexico contain many vitamins, combat sinus congestion, and can reduce inflammation. Feta cheese from Greece contains large amounts of calcium crucial for bone strength.
Consuming different foods will ensure you have a wholesome diet. Whether you’re looking for a flavorful Korean dish, or an afternoon yogurt parfait inspired by island cuisine, you can take your taste buds around the world without leaving your own kitchen.
Here are some of our favorite recipes to add some diversity to your diet.
This dish is perfect if you are looking for a quick protein fix. The chicken and peanut kernels offer proteins that contribute to growth and development, while the sweet potatoes serve as a source of iron, offering a variety of health benefits to the body.
This simple recipe is great for reducing cholesterol and keeping your immune system strong. Bell peppers have high amounts of capsaicin, which has been shown to reduce cholesterol and ease inflammation. Peppers are also packed with vitamin C which helps your immune system fight diseases.
This feta dip is sure to bring a flavorful combination to the table. Greek yogurt contains probiotics which aid your digestive system while cucumbers keep you hydrated.
If you’re craving a sweet treat, this dish is for you! Greek yogurt is a great source of calcium which keeps your bones strong. Fruits such as blueberries offer high levels of antioxidants while fighting inflammation.
This recipe offers plenty of health rewards to the body. Its Mediterranean ingredients offer protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
For busy mornings and late nights, try this recipe that can cook throughout the day. The beef boosts immunity, helping to fight off illnesses. Broccoli provides vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. Adding rice cups will also bring a source of protein to this meal.
Photo Credit: Gwen
This versatile meal is an excellent source of lean protein combined with Greek yogurt to promote digestion. Its unique mix of flavors is sure to make your taste buds happy.
Like this post? Check these out:
