Cactus Leaves - Nopalitos

[Guest guest]

Nopalitos are what they are called in Spanish. Can anyone tell me their raw

nutritional value? Thanks. -e-

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Shakti,

 

I'd love to hear a recipe. I never knew what to do with them, so I never

bought any.

 

Judy

 

In a message dated 6/10/2006 2:18:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

ganeshagirlom writes:

 

hi eva,

i know they are really yummy; love 'em

and can share a lil recipe if ya like.

also i hear they are particular good

for cleansing the intestines/colon;

and very gently so.

om~ shakti

 

RawSeattle , Eva Caballero <gwoman30 wrote:

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their raw nutritional value? Thanks. -e-

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[Guest guest]

hi eva,

i know they are really yummy; love 'em

and can share a lil recipe if ya like.

also i hear they are particular good

for cleansing the intestines/colon;

and very gently so.

om~ shakti

 

RawSeattle , Eva Caballero <gwoman30 wrote:

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> Nopalitos are what they are called in Spanish. Can anyone tell me

their raw nutritional value? Thanks. -e-

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Judy and Shakti, I am in South Texas (no raw foodists for 500

miles-Dallas; why I joined your group!) and nopalitos are plentiful here. The

South Texan natives fry them and I think mix them with eggs, meat...not an

option. I recently have been putting them in my salads and yes, have noticed a

difference in the 'cleansing of the intestines/colon'! Yes, I would like a

little recipe. Thanks. -e-

 

 

 

Shakti S Parvati <ganeshagirlom

RawSeattle

Saturday, June 10, 2006 1:17:08 AM

[RawSeattle] Re: Cactus Leaves - Nopalitos

 

 

hi eva,

i know they are really yummy; love 'em

and can share a lil recipe if ya like.

also i hear they are particular good

for cleansing the intestines/colon;

and very gently so.

om~ shakti

 

RawSeattle@gro ups.com, Eva Caballero <gwoman30@.. .> wrote:

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> Nopalitos are what they are called in Spanish. Can anyone tell me

their raw nutritional value? Thanks. -e-

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[Guest guest]

> I recently have been putting them in my salads and yes, have noticed

> a difference in the 'cleansing of the intestines/colon'! Yes, I would

> like a little recipe. Thanks. -e-

 

I don't know if it would be the same for the cactus leaves, but when

consuming aloe vera it is best, after removing the skin, to rinse the

" slimy " substance off of the fleshy part. Apparently, it is that outer

layer that causes the " cleansing " action in the intestines.

 

Jeff

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

From " Ask the Dietician " at http://www.dietitian.com/general.html

Q: I have been looking for nutritional information regarding cactus

(nopales/nopalitos). In particular, I am looking for fat and protein

breakdown of this food and whether this is a healthy addition to a

vegetarian diet.

 

A: I checked my nutrition analysis software which contains 4 cactus

including nopal. One cup of cactus contains 61 calories, 1-gram protein,

less than 1 gram fat and 14 grams of carbohydrate. This same serving

provides 15% vitamin C and 24% magnesium with only 10% fat. Other

vitamins are negligible.

 

Cactus appears nutritionally like a fruit because of its nutritional content

and would be a healthy addition to a vegetarian diet. The only problem

you may have is finding a grocery store that carries it.

 

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RawSeattle , Eva Caballero <gwoman30

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> Nopalitos are what they are called in Spanish. Can anyone tell me

their raw nutritional value? Thanks. -e-