Can Chilaquiles Verdes be good for your heart?

Manoj Prasad 13-04-2024

A favorite Mexican breakfast dish, chilaquiles verdes, might be good for your heart.

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The main ingredient in this dish, tomatillos, makes the salsa very high in antioxidants.

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Tomatillos have a lot of vitamin C, which might help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

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On top of that, don't forget that the garlic, onions, and peppers in salsa are all good for you because they reduce inflammation.

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Whole grain corn tortilla chips are used in chilaquiles. They have fiber in them, which may help with cholesterol and blood sugar.

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Eggs, which are often added, are good for your heart because they have protein, vitamin B, and fats.

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You should know, though, that this food is usually fried, which means it has fats that are bad for you.

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The fact that it's full of cheese, sour cream, and other fatty dairy products is bad enough. These toppings make the heart-healthy stuff irrelevant.

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Baking tortilla chips, using less cheese and dairy, and adding fresh veggies like onion, cilantro, and avocado make chilaquiles healthier.

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