This recipe is rich in tryptophan (essential amino acid). See note below.

Ingredients:

  • 4 asparagus
  • 2 artichokes (heart)
  • ¼ red pepper
  • 1 medium French lettuce, washed and disinfected
  • Dill Vinaigrette
  • Almonds and walnuts chopped for garnish and decorate

Instructions:

  1. Steam artichokes and asparagus.
  2. Place on a platter a bed of lettuce and place the asparagus and hearts semi-cooked.
  3. Put the peppers on top, drizzle the vinaigrette and sprinkle with chopped almonds nuts.

Note: Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, so important because the body cannot produce by itself and has to synthesize food that humans consume in their diet. This amino acid fulfills important functions in the body among which participation in the release and synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible, inter alia, to produce pleasure and to synthesize and eliminate body fat.

Source: en.biomanantial.com