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Ingredients

1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes in purée
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 cup pitted olives
3 cups water
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon sweet basil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
2 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot

Instructions

Place crushed tomatoes and tomato paste in a 2 quart or larger kettle and begin
cooking.
Place olives in the blender with 1 1/2 cups water. Blend for at least one minute until
olives are puréed as smooth as possible.
Add seasonings to the tomatoes in the kettle along with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of
water mixed with arrowroot.
Hint: the puréed olives give the sauce a richer flavor and texture without the use of
refined oils.

Top Ingredients Benefits

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.

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Benefits of this Recipe

Crushed Tomatoes

Tomatoes are known for their rich antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help in reducing risks of suffering from prostate cancer, heart disease, and other critical conditions related to eyesight.

Pitted olives

Olives are highly valued in the world of health considering they are rich in vitamin E and antioxidants. They help in protecting your heart as well as stopping cell damage that may cause cancer.

Apple Juice

Apple juice is rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Additionally, the rich acts as an energy booster since it is packed with pectin and fiber. Phenolic compounds present in the juice also help in preventing common infections

lemon juice

Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C which is known to boost the immune system. Additionally, it is known to strengthen bones, gums through the repair of connective tissues.

parsley flakes

Any ingredient that has antioxidant properties plays a very important role in the world of health. Antioxidants such as parsleys help in stabilizing kidneys thus improving blood sugar. Vitamins included in this ingredient include vitamin A, K, and C.

sweet basil

Sweet basil is a rich antioxidant because it contains lutein, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin. Basils also supply some essential oils to the body thus keeping the entire body operation efficient.

Arrowroot

This is one ingredient that we can say is multipurpose considering the many benefits it has to our body. Many know it a vitamin B powerhouse but others believe in it when it comes to fixing digestion problems. The presence of potassium and sodium in arrowroots helps in promoting blood circulation which is essential in improving sleep and in weight management.

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LMT Guy Siverson

Owner at Graceful Touch

Guy is a dedicated vegan, who prefers natural remedies to treat root causes of physiological problems, instead of turning to medication to merely treat symptoms. When he learned in December 2017 he was suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension), he turned to massage as a potential answer for his problem. Rather than engage massage as a client, Guy chose to become a massage practitioner and enrolled in the Black Hills School of Massage in Hermosa, SD. He is now licensed to provide Swedish, Deep Tissue and Trigger Point massage among other modalities. He, and his wife Irene who is also a massage practitioner, have joined forces with the Fountain of Youth Waterstore in Rapid City where they provide clients with comforting relief from body aches and pains. Be sure to ask Guy what happened with his blood pressure when you see him for your initial treatment session.