Benefits of Molasses and Saucy Marinade Recipe

Molasses is rich in the B vitamins as well as in iron. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium and phosphoric acid. Potassium and phosphoric acid is important for the cells of the nerves and brain.

The B vitamins are important for your wellbeing, making you feel relaxed and energetic. It prevents depression, helps you cope with stress, prevents boils and constipation. And it relieves nervousness.

Iron is regarded by nutritionists as important in the transporting of oxygen to the cells and the formation of hemoglobin. Deficiency in iron can result in anemia, irritability, strength as well as mental endurance. A very low level of iron can lead to melancholia, depression, and sensitive states.

Phosphorus

This mineral works in combination with calcium, if one is lacking the other one has nothing to combine with, and is therefore of little value. It helps build red blood cells, nourishes the nerves and the brain and is important in energy production. A lack results in fatigue, nerve and brain disorders, and premature ageing.

Molasses contains many essential minerals and should be taken regularly for good health.

Recipe

Saucy Marinade

Ingredients

2 tablespoons molasses

2 cups tomato puree

1 crushed clove garlic

1 large sliced onion

2 tsp soy sauce

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

¼ tsp allspice

½ mixed herbs

Instructions

Saute onion and garlic until onions are transparent and golden.

Add tomato, soy sauce, vinegar, molasses, allspice and herbs.

Simmer on low for 20 minutes

Suitable for meat and chicken or as a sauce in which to bake cooked soya beans, slowly for an hour.