womens_skin_hair
Calculator goal: womens_wellbeing
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: Lemon–garlic shrimp (paprika, cayenne optional)
- Diet: omnivore
- Protein anchor: shrimp
- Combined spices (representative): garlic, paprika, black pepper, chili optional
- Technique: Pan sauce with spices combined in butter/oil.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
womens_skin_hair→ calculator goalwomens_wellbeing. 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: shrimp (normalised: shrimp) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~99 kcal (~414 kJ), ~24 g protein, ~0.3 g fat, ~0.2 g carb, ~0 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Very lean protein; selenium and vitamin B12 in meaningful amounts; shellfish allergy relevant for some users.
- 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: 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
womens_skin_hair→ calculator goalwomens_wellbeing. 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 3: Black bean soup cumin oregano garlic
- Diet: vegetarian
- Protein anchor: black beans
- Combined spices (representative): cumin, oregano, garlic, paprika, bay
- Technique: One-pot simmer after blooming spices.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
womens_skin_hair→ calculator goalwomens_wellbeing. 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: black beans (normalised: black beans) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~132 kcal (~552 kJ), ~8.9 g protein, ~0.5 g fat, ~24 g carb, ~8.7 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Fibre-forward; non-heme iron and folate—pair with vitamin C–rich foods for iron absorption context.
- 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: Chicken with oyster mushrooms (ginger, scallion, soy context)
- Diet: omnivore
- Protein anchor: chicken + oyster mushroom
- Combined spices (representative): ginger, garlic, white or black pepper
- Technique: Unified aromatics in oil before protein.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
womens_skin_hair→ calculator goalwomens_wellbeing. 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 + oyster mushroom (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 5: Fenugreek–spinach potato (aloo methi style)
- Diet: vegetarian
- Protein anchor: potato + greens
- Combined spices (representative): fenugreek leaves or seeds, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili
- Technique: Spice order: cumin, then ground spices, then vegetables.
- HERBIX mapping: Subplan
womens_skin_hair→ calculator goalwomens_wellbeing. 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: potato + greens (normalised: potato + greens) · approximate per ~100 g cooked/edible of the anchor alone: ~164 kcal (~686 kJ), ~8.9 g protein, ~2.6 g fat, ~27 g carb, ~7.6 g fibre. Full dish totals differ with oil, coconut milk, rice, etc.
- Pattern: Higher protein and fat than many pulses; folate and manganese.
- 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.