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Your Market Produce
Buying Club
February 2010 Newsletter
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Greetings and Peace,
Asparagus is one of nature's most perfect foods. I was happy to see asparagus in the produce bag. Asparagus is healthy, tasty, and simple to prepare. There are some simple recipes below. Please try them and add your own twist. My favorite is to bake them similar to the recipe below but I don't use salt and pepper. Instead, i put shallots, garlic and green onions. Simple, flavorful, and nutritious.
There are also some good sites that highlight all the health benefits, more recipes, growing asparagus, and Stockton's asparagus fest.
We invite
everyone to contribute to the newsletter. Any food or health related
topic that peeks your interest, it may be of interest to someone else.
Thank you for reading. May God continue to bless us all.
Your Sister,
Erika Muhammad
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Health Benefits of Asparagus
by Len7288
Asparagus
is a member of the lily family which also includes leeks, garlic and
onions. Asparagus is one of the few vegetables that have a high content
of nutrients that may help prevent and remedy some ailments. There are
few hundred varieties of asparagus but only a few numbers is edible.
When eating asparagus, it is best to just lightly steam, rather than
boil it to retain its nutrient content. Avoid cooking asparagus in iron
pots as the tannins in the asparagus can react with the iron and cause
the stalks to become discolored.
Asparagus is packed with nutrients like Folic acid, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, thiamine
and rutin, a compound that strengthens capillary walls. Asparagus has
no fat, does not contain cholesterol and is low in Sodium.
Health Benefits:
It is good in the case of neuritis Hypertension It can help prevent constipation due to its high fiber content. May help prevent cancer in organs lined with epithelial tissues. Asparagus is an alkaline food which is effective in reducing the acidity of the blood. Asparagus has an abundance of an amino acid called asparagine that helps to cleanse the body of waste material. Asparagus has an anti-inflammatory properties the helps relieve arthritis and rheumatism symptoms. Asparagus is a prime source of anti-oxidant and glutathione that can help prevent the dreaded cancer. Asparagus can help regulate blood sugar Asparagus has its diuretic properties, which can prevent bloating. Asparagus contain magnesium which can help relieve irritability, fatigue and depression. Asparagus contain a good amount of folic acid and calcium that can reduce birth defects.
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Baked Asparagus
Ingredients:
2 bunches asparagus, washed
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Place
asparagus in a large plastic bag. Drizzle half the olive oil over the
asparagus, seal the bag and shake until asparagus is coated evenly with
the olive oil. If necessary, add only enough of the remaining olive oil
to coat the asparagus. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a
cookie sheet, season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender or crunchy
depending upon your preference, about 12 to 20 minutes.
Simply Steamed Asparagus
Ingredients:
1 bunch asparagus spears
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
Directions:
Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel
them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the
steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness
of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.
Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients:1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
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Upcoming Events
March 6 & 20
Pick up location
5296 Foothill Blvd
@ Fairfax
Oakland, Ca 94601
We accept cash & checks.
(checks must be recieved by Monday of event week)
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Membership Incentives
FREE
Any member
that signs-up
3 or more members in 1 month
will receive
a free produce bag
for that event.
Simply submit the signed membership agreements with payments.
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What is Your Produce Market Buying Club?
We are a group of people who see the need for and are committed to establishing economic and agricultural unity in the black community.
Our inspiration is the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, which teach us to "pool our resources and do for self."
Our Mission, "Empowering people to feed themselves."
Our primary goal is to establish a member-owned cooperative corporation supermarket in our community.
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Contact Us
Newsletter:
Yourfoodbuyingclub@gmail.com
Membership Administration: Majeedah Muhammad buyingclubmembers@gmail.com 510-712-0094
Informational Presentations: Carlton Muhammad carltonm@sonic.net 510.827.5203
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"Eat To live, and not to die, because how you eat does both--it keeps you here, and it takes you away."
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad How To Eat To Live Book One (p. 76)
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