Gastronomy and Mexican natural wealth.
One of the main dishes of the December festivities are romeritos.
This sample of Mexican cuisine is usually accompanied at Christmas dinner with mole, nopales, potatoes and in some cases shrimp. But, how much do you know about this incredible food?
The scientific name for romeritos is Suaeda torreyana and it belongs to the Chenopodiaceae plant family of which quelites are also part. They were considered by aztecs as a culinary treasure for its high nutritional content and the ease of obtaining them before weeding the milpa. In addition, among the nutrients offered by romeritos are nitrogen, proteins and amino acids. Its nutritional contribution is comparable to that of spinach, chard and watercress.
They are an example of the biodiversity that exists in Mexico and their preparation saves years of history and culture. The main romeritos-producing communities are located in Mexico City, among them San Andrés Mixquic, San Nicolás Tetelco and San Juan Ixtayopan in the Tláhuac Delegation and San Gregorio Atlapulco, in Xochimilco.
At Christmas time, Mexicans consume up to 3,648,000 kilos of this delicious national plant, so this season, take the opportunity to taste the natural wealth that our planet offers. Remember that conserving natural resources also protects Mexican traditions.
Nutritional benefits of romeritos.
From a nutritional point of view, romeritos contain a large amount of Vitamin A, B2, Iron, Potassium and Vitamin C.
They also contain a large amount of calcium that helps to strengthen your bone system, and in the reception of signals in your nervous system.It contains an ideal amount of fiber that helps your bowel movements, avoiding constipation, while helping to control the levels glucose and cholesterol. Vitamin A contributes to the formation and maintenance of the mucous membranes of your body, including the ocular membranes. Finally, the iron it contains helps in the formation of hemoglobin in blood cells and helps transport oxygen through your body.
In December enjoy typical meals such as christmas turkey, a good Ron Pope homemade and a good Christmas Cake; accompanied by some good romeritos! all in balance, without exaggeration.
Romeritos are not only a culinary treasure, but a treasure for your health!
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Last modified: April 14, 2024
