It is said that 1 cup of raw nopales (approximately 86 g) contains 2.9 g of carbohydrates, 1.1 g of protein, and only 14 kcal. But its main attraction is that it contains a large amount of dietary fiber (soluble and insoluble): 2 g of fiber in one cup. There is a 30:70 ratio of soluble to insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber can prevent and relieve constipation and hemorrhoids while also preventing the onset of colon cancer. Soluble fiber has been used for many ailments because its presence in the digestive tract slows down the absorption of nutrients and prevents them from entering the bloodstream quickly. Nopales are also a good source of calcium, as there are approximately 80 mg of calcium in 100 g of nopales. In summary, nopales offer many health benefits, and in the kitchen, they can be prepared in many ways to satisfy everyone's tastes. Additionally, the recipes are economical and can be prepared easily. Here we have prepared a list of interesting recipes that you can make at home. Take note. (It is important to click on the recipe title for more preparation details) Nutritious Nopal Smoothie. This smoothie is very nutritious and a good option to start the day. The mix of orange and nopal has a surprisingly rich flavor. Nopal Broth. A very tasty broth that you won't want just one of. Nopal-Wrapped Chicken. A delicious and healthy chicken dish with nopales. Nopal Salad. The nopal salad is a very tasty and nutritious salad. Nopales are an important source of fiber, vitamins A, B, B2, chlorophyll, and minerals. Serve this salad with Tostadas Milpa Real. Nopal Sopes. A very healthy way to enjoy some sopes, very light. Nopal and Mushroom Soup. This nopal and mushroom soup is very nutritious and easy to prepare. Nopalitos with Zeta Mushrooms Soup. A delicious nopal soup with mushrooms.   And to know How to Remove the Slime from Nopales, follow this step-by-step by clicking on the photo  

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