The Perfect Curry Chicken

1. High Protein

• Chickpeas and green peas are vegetables with relatively high protein content. Chicken contains all the essential amino acids required by the human body and play an important role in maintaining cell function and repairing DNA damage.

2. Antioxidant

• Vitamins C and E, as well as carotenoids in potatoes, all have antioxidant effects. Antioxidant components can inhibit free radicals in the human body, helping to reduce cell damage and mutation.

3. Detoxification

• The water-soluble dietary fiber in chickpeas and potatoes can increase the number of healthy bacteria in the intestines, and prevent constipation, making them suitable for people with poor gastrointestinal function, colorectal cancer patients, and those prone to constipation [1].

4. Helps Reduce Cancer Cell Growth

• Carrots are rich in β-carotene, which can be metabolized by the liver and converted into vitamin A. β-Carotene and vitamin A can work together to boost the immune system, protect the health of skin and mucous membranes, and inhibit the growth of cancer cells [2].
• Chickpeas can promote the production of butyrate in the human body, which can help reduce inflammation in the colon and the risk for recurrence of colon cancer [3].

** Note the saturated fat content of coconut milk as well as the calorie, fat, and sodium content of curry sauce to avoid excessive intake that may lead to weight gain, increase the risk of heart disease, and contribute to high blood pressure.

References

1. Masrul, M., & Nindrea, R. D. (2019). Dietary Fibre Protective against Colorectal Cancer Patients in Asia: A Meta-Analysis. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 7(10), 1723–1727. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.265 
2. Rao, E., Hou, Y., Huang, X., Wang, L., Wang, J., Zheng, W., Yang, H., Yu, X., Yang, K., Bugno, J., Ding, X., Vokes, E., Fu, Y.-X., Weichselbaum, R. R., & Liang, H. L. (2021). All-trans retinoic acid overcomes solid tumor radioresistance by inducing inflammatory macrophages. Science Immunology, 6(60). https://doi.org/10.1126/sciimmunol.aba8426
3. Luo, Q., Zhou, P., Chang, S., Huang, Z., & Zeng, X. (2023). Characterization of butyrate-metabolism in colorectal cancer to guide clinical treatment. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 5106–5106. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32457-z