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Chicken Shawarma

Published June 23, 2011

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Sliced thin and specially marinated, our chicken is cooked slowly in its own broth and juices to ensure a very tender and delicious cut.  Served with your choice of pita pocket, lavash, gluten-free lavash or Tandoori Naan, Tabuleh Cafe’s Chicken Shawarma Wrap is specially prepared with garlic, pickles, tomatoes, Romaine lettuce, and our special seasoning and tahini sauce.  Take advantage of our Early Bird Special from 3pm to 6pm daily and receive 10% off your next purchase of this sumptuous healthy menu item. 

Chicken Cartilage and Relief from Arthritis

In addition to containing a high percentage of  tryptophan, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), protein, selenium, and Vitamin B6, did you know that the cartilage in chicken is actually beneficial in relieving arthritis and may regrow cartilage in humans?  Dr. Joel Wallach in his Wallach Wisdom Encyclopedia pointed out that Harvard Medical School conducted a study….

..they took 29 arthritis patients who had not responded in any way to heroic medical treatment for arthritis over 15 to 20 years.  They took them off their medication, it wasn’t working anyway, lined them up for joint-replacement surgery, and for 90 days before their surgery, they gave them a heaping tablespoon of ground up chicken cartilage in their orange juice every morning for 90 days.  They were sort of chuckling in their beer saying “nothing is going to happen”.  Well, here’s what happened.  In 10 days these people had complete relief of pain inflammation that they hadn’t had in 15 to 20 years.  In 30 days they could open up a new pickle jar that had never been opened without pain to the fingers, wrists, elbows and shoulders.  In 90 days 28 of the 29 were clinically cured.[1]

So eat your chicken!  It is definitely good for you!

 

Caloric and Nutritional Information for One Serving of Chicken Shawarma

Nutrition Facts—Chicken Shawarma
Serving Size: 1 serving without pita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172.0
Total Fat 4.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1 g
Cholesterol 76.0 mg
Sodium 200mg
Potassium 365.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate 1.8 g
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 30.5 g

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[1] Wallach, Dr. Joel. (2005). Wallach Wisdom Encylopedia:  Cartilage/Disc/Arthritis.  Retrieved on June 20th, 2011, from http://www.kingmaker.net/eknowtrient-c.htm#13.

[2] Sparkpeople.com (2006).  Retrieved June 20th, 2011, from http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe- calories.asp?recipe=387740.

 

Grilled Vegetables with Feta, Goat’s Cheese, or Hummus

Published June 23, 2011

Tabuleh Cafe’s grilled vegetable platter highlights an entire spectrum of colors—from fresh zucchini, red and orange bell peppers, carrots, to onions, and garlic.  Eating a variety of colors when consuming vegetables is actually very beneficial to one’s health!  We serve our grilled vegetables with our hummus, or our tasty feta or goat’s cheese, which contains 33% fewer calories than most cheeses and nearly 140 mg of calcium per ounce!

Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention

Studies have shown that onions, zucchini, bell peppers, and garlic actually decrease blood lipid levels, prevent clot formation, and lower blood pressure. [1] In particular, a one cup serving size of zucchini contains over 10% of the RDA of magnesium, a mineral proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. [2] Additionally, did you know that our vegetable platter of onions, zucchini, and red bell peppers contains high levels of Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and folic acid?  These vitamins are important in reducing signs of atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries), diabetic heart disease, and diminishing high levels of homocysteine in the blood.  By reducing high levels of this amino acid, one can actually prevent damage to the linings of arteries. [3]

Read About the Nutritional Content of our Feta Cheese

Nutrition Facts

 

Serving Size:  ¼ Cup Crushed Feta
Amount per Serving
Calories 99                                                                                                                                             Calories from Fat 72.0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g

12%

Saturated Fat 0g                                                                        0%

Cholesterol 33mg                                                                       11%

Sodium 418mg                                                                             17%

Total Carbohydrate 1.5g

Dietary Fiber 0g                                                                         0%

Sugars 1.5g

Protein 5.33g                                                                              10%

Estimated Percent of Calories from:
Fat                                                                                                72.5%

Carbs                                                                                             6%

Protein                                                                                       21.5%


 

 

 

 

[1] Every Nutrient.Com. Retrieved June 13, 2011, from http://www.everynutrient.com/healthbenefitsofonions.html.

[2] Health Diaries.com.  Retrieved June 13, 2011, from http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/8-health-benefits-of-zucchini.html.

[3] The George Matlin Foundation.  Retrieved June 13, 2011, from http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice& dbid=50.

 

 

 

Labneh with Zatar

Published June 23, 2011

What is Labneh?  It is a soft cream cheese made from strained yogurt.  An ideal selection for those who are calorie conscious, Labneh is the perfect alternative to cream cheese.  Seasoned with our special Palestinian Zatar (a unique blend of oregano, thyme, toasted sesame and sumac) our Labneh is served on a fresh bed of Romaine lettuce, with tomatoes, pickles and drizzled olive oil.  One serving size of Labneh contains:

 

Nutrition Facts 

Labneh
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38.6
Total Fat 0.9 g
Saturated Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 3.7 mg
Sodium 25 mg
Potassium 143.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4.3 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 4.3 g
Protein 3.2 g

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Our Amazing Zatar Seasoning

Like the the ancient Greeks and Romans, we value our Palestinian Zatar both as a special seasoning and a medicinal blend of herbs.  The oregano, thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac that are blended to create the Zatar are hand-picked in the mountains of Palestine, where they grow in pristine terrain free from any pesticides, fertilizers, or pollution.  Of particular interest are the nutritive powers of the blended herbs:  Zatar is high in copper, manganese, tryptophan, magnesium, iron, phosphorus,  potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C and vitamin E. [2] It is used by nutritionists and naturopathic physicians to improve digestion and reduce fever, headaches, and mucous.  Having strong antiseptic properties, it is recognized for its benefits in reducing asthma, bronchitis, croup and other respiratory problems, and for fever, headache, and liver disease. [3]

 

[1] Marmura77. Spark Recipies: Calories in yogurt cheese (labneh).  Retrieved June 14th, 2011, from http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=152620.

[2] Rhodes, Melody.  (2008).  Natural Medicine by Suite 101:  Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds.  Retrieved June14th, 2011, from http://www.suite101.com/content/health-benefits-of-sesame-seeds-a45596.

[3] Balch, Phylliss A. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing (3rd Edition). Avery:  New York.

 

 

 

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