health_immune
Calculator goal: immune_support
This file lists five world-food patterns where multiple herbs/spices share one cooking phase (marinade, bloom, curry base, braise, wet rub), aligned with HERBIX combined_recipe semantics in `app/calculator.html`.
Evidence tier: Culinary tradition + general press/test-kitchen sources linked below—not RCT evidence for disease outcomes.
Meal 1: Doro wat (Ethiopian berbere chicken)
- Diet: omnivore
- Protein anchor: chicken
- Combined spices (representative): berbere: chili, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom
- Technique: Slow onions + berbere paste; simmer chicken in unified sauce.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
health_immune→ calculator goalimmune_support. Use Recipe combine mode: Combined spices when this dish carries most daily spice load. - Culinary disclaimer: Educational ideas only—not medical advice, not therapeutic dosing.
References
Nutritional research (protein anchor only)
Anchor: chicken (normalised: chicken thigh) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~191 kcal (~799 kJ), ~27 g protein, ~9 g fat, ~0 g carb, ~0 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Dark meat—more fat than breast; skin adds fat substantially if left on.
- UK composition tables (CoFID): McCance and Widdowson’s CoFID — use the published spreadsheet or UK food composition tool for cooked, edible portions closest to the anchor.
Meal 2: Misir wat (berbere red lentils)
- Diet: vegetarian
- Protein anchor: red lentils
- Combined spices (representative): berbere-based sauce
- Technique: Same combined berbere phase as doro wat.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
health_immune→ calculator goalimmune_support. Use Recipe combine mode: Combined spices when this dish carries most daily spice load. - Culinary disclaimer: Educational ideas only—not medical advice, not therapeutic dosing.
References
Nutritional research (protein anchor only)
Anchor: red lentils (normalised: red lentils) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~116 kcal (~485 kJ), ~9 g protein, ~0.4 g fat, ~20 g carb, ~7.9 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Fast-cooking lentil; folate and fibre; protein quality complements grains.
- UK composition tables (CoFID): McCance and Widdowson’s CoFID — use the published spreadsheet or UK food composition tool for cooked, edible portions closest to the anchor.
Meal 3: Saag paneer (spinach, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala)
- Diet: vegetarian
- Protein anchor: paneer
- Combined spices (representative): turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili, garam masala finish
- Technique: Cook spice paste with greens; finish paneer.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
health_immune→ calculator goalimmune_support. Use Recipe combine mode: Combined spices when this dish carries most daily spice load. - Culinary disclaimer: Educational ideas only—not medical advice, not therapeutic dosing.
References
Nutritional research (protein anchor only)
Anchor: paneer (normalised: paneer) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~265 kcal (~1109 kJ), ~18 g protein, ~20 g fat, ~1.2 g carb, ~0 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Fresh cheese—energy dense from milk fat; calcium and protein; lactose may remain.
- UK composition tables (CoFID): McCance and Widdowson’s CoFID — use the published spreadsheet or UK food composition tool for cooked, edible portions closest to the anchor.
Meal 4: Shiitake–garlic–ginger stir-fry with tofu
- Diet: vegetarian
- Protein anchor: tofu + shiitake
- Combined spices (representative): garlic, ginger, black pepper, optional turmeric pinch
- Technique: High-heat single wok spice phase.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
health_immune→ calculator goalimmune_support. Use Recipe combine mode: Combined spices when this dish carries most daily spice load. - Culinary disclaimer: Educational ideas only—not medical advice, not therapeutic dosing.
References
Nutritional research (protein anchor only)
Anchor: tofu + shiitake (normalised: firm tofu) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~144 kcal (~602 kJ), ~17 g protein, ~9 g fat, ~2.8 g carb, ~2.3 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Soy protein; isoflavones context; often fortified calcium in retail blocks.
- UK composition tables (CoFID): McCance and Widdowson’s CoFID — use the published spreadsheet or UK food composition tool for cooked, edible portions closest to the anchor.
Meal 5: Adobo-style chicken or pork (vinegar–soy–bay–peppercorns)
- Diet: omnivore
- Protein anchor: chicken or pork
- Combined spices (representative): bay, black pepper, garlic, optional annatto; slow braise
- Technique: Simmer protein in one spiced liquid until tender.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
health_immune→ calculator goalimmune_support. Use Recipe combine mode: Combined spices when this dish carries most daily spice load. - Culinary disclaimer: Educational ideas only—not medical advice, not therapeutic dosing.
References
Nutritional research (protein anchor only)
Anchor: chicken or pork (normalised: chicken thigh) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~191 kcal (~799 kJ), ~27 g protein, ~9 g fat, ~0 g carb, ~0 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Dark meat—more fat than breast; skin adds fat substantially if left on.
- UK composition tables (CoFID): McCance and Widdowson’s CoFID — use the published spreadsheet or UK food composition tool for cooked, edible portions closest to the anchor.