Salsa is one of the most common food types in Latin America, with it making up an important part of the diet and nutrition of the people who live there. Now, new research has shown that this simple dish can be terrific for your wellness and wellbeing.
It is a dish that can vary widely both in terms of ingredients and flavour, depending on the region, country or culture that it is being prepared in.
In Colombia, for example, the salsa is called ‘salsa de aji picante’ and is made from hot peppers. In Peru, the salsa is called salsa criolla. The universal link between all of them, however, is that salsa is good for you.
Salsa is always a tomato-based sauce, and it is normally used as a side dish or a dip. Fresh salsas are packed with lots of different types of vegetables, as well as herbs, and add a great flavour to food without resorting to artificial seasoning or salt. Salsa is best for you when it is homemade, though even the ready made ones are often natural and low in calories.
Combining a huge number of healthy ingredients, salsa can be great for your health, and is something you can easily make from scratch at home. It is very low in calories due to all the vegetables and herbs that it contains.
Salsa also contains plenty of vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) which helps to neutralise toxic compounds and protect cells in the body from damage. Vitamin C also helps to protect your DNA and cellular proteins.
In addition to this, salsa contains lots of vitamin A, which helps to keep your eyes health, keeps your thyroid functioning normally and helps you to build and maintain a strong immune system. When you are pregnant, vitamin A is vital for healthy, normal foetal development.
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