“WE all have cravings at snack time, but there are so many boring choices out there,” says Christine Dahm of Lean Cuisine. “Snacking should be enjoyable and something we look forward to.”

Egg rolls make a great appetiser or party food that is easy to make. Egg rolls are very tasty and healthy snack. They supply high biological value protein from egg and soy protein.

In addition, they also supply carbohydrate from flour, as well as minerals and vitamins like vitamin C, A, C, E, potassium, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, niacin and molybdenum from the vegetables.

Egg rolls are high in calories, fat and sodium. So, if you are watching your weight, limit the amount of egg rolls you eat or choose healthier appetiser options to help control the number of calories you consume.

You can control the number of calories by baking the egg rolls instead of frying it, and filling the egg rolls with only or mostly vegetables will cut the fat and calories.

Vegetables such as cabbage, onion ginger used in preparation of this recipe the body to neutralise dangerous free radicals that can cause damage to cells, which can cause arteriosclerosis (narrowing or blocking of the artery walls as a result of fat and cholesterol deposit), diabetes (excess sugar in the blood), colon cancer (uncontrollable growth of the cells) and asthma (difficulty in breathing).

Antioxidants vitamins (like vitamin A, C, E) in vegetables also help to reduce the risk or severity of many illnesses. Both healthy and ill persons can benefit from consuming egg rolls. It is good for the malnourished, people that are recovering from illness for quick recovery and the obese.

Also, children and pregnant women can benefit from this nutritious snack. It helps in achieving optimal growth in children and for a successful pregnancy in pregnant women.

You can get already made and packaged spring rolls in all health food shops.

Recommendation

Egg rolls are recommended for children, youths, pregnant women, nursing women, convalescing patients and all those that require a supply of high-quality nutrient food prepared in an attractive and delicious way.

Ingredients          Quantities

Sesame oil                  1 teaspoon

Sugar                           ¼ teaspoon

Garlic, finely

chopped                      3 cloves

Ginger, grated

Salt To taste

Sugar                              ¼ teaspoon

Scallions, sliced

thinly                       1 medium size

Carro                              2 medium size

Red pepper cut into

one-inch julienne strips   1

Cabbage, shredded              1 medium size

Soy sauce                 1 teaspoon

Chinese rice wine                 ¼ cup

Shrimps, cooked

and minced                   10

Egg roll wrappers 1 package (4 1/2” by 51/2”)

Method of preparation

In a wok or skillet, stir-fry the ginger and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add veggies and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes. Add sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and shrimp.

Fill and roll the egg roll wrappers, using one tablespoon of filling for each roll.

In a skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the remaining oil and saute the egg rolls until golden brown on all sides, using tongs to turn them.

Serve when cool enough to eat, with dipping sauce.

Melon and orange juice

This drink combines the anti-infectious qualities of oranges with the refreshing and cleansing effect of melon. It supplies vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that promote and revitalise health.

Therapeutic properties orange and melon juice

Prevents infections (boost the immune system)

This is due to the richness of the juice in vitamins, especially vitamin C, which has preventive properties against infections. Orange and melon juice is an ideal juice for people suffering from an infection, whether light or severe, acute or chronic.

Prevents retinal disorder (ideal for good sight)

This therapeutic property is due to the juice high content of carotenoids and antioxidant substances, which protects the retina.

Recommendation

Orange and melon juice is highly recommended for those that want to boost or build a strong immune system and prevent eye problem.

Ingredients   Quantities

Oranges          1kg

Melon             1kg

Method of preparation

Peel and chop the fruits.

Process the fruits through a liquidiser (if a liquidiser is not available squeeze the orange, add the melon chunks and use an ordinary electric blender).

Serve cold with egg rolls.

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