Allium vs. Predator
Allium vegetables (leeks, scallions, onions, garlic, shallots, etc.) were not only among the greatest defenses against a handful of cancers they were also prized for their health-promoting and antibacterial properties. A shortage of onions used to be considered a military emergency. When Ulysses S. Grant's troop ran out of alliums, he sent an urgent telegram declaring “I will not move my army without onions!” Three railroad cars of onions were delivered in a few days.
Another vegetable of the allium family, garlic, was the number one vegetable against select cancers. Garlic is most nutritious in its raw form. In order to the reap all the benefits of raw garlic, mince it and allow it to sit for 10 minutes before cooking. The mincing/crushing/slicing triggers the creation of allicin, garlic's most active ingredient.
Another vegetable of the allium family, garlic, was the number one vegetable against select cancers. Garlic is most nutritious in its raw form. In order to the reap all the benefits of raw garlic, mince it and allow it to sit for 10 minutes before cooking. The mincing/crushing/slicing triggers the creation of allicin, garlic's most active ingredient.
Plants
- 2 cups red lentils
- 4 cups water/homemade vegetable broth
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large leek, sliced
- 3 shallots, chopped
- ½ cup purple cabbage, diced
Technique
Mince garlic and set aside. Bring water and lentils to a boil while chopping vegetables. Turn heat to low and add vegetables. Simmer over low until lentils tender. Serve with toasted corn tortillas and steamed beets or kale.