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The Benefits of Salmon
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Your Daily Nutrition Guide
If you have been considering changing the elements of your daily diet for the better, you will often here repeated reference to eating more fish. Research continues to show that regular consumption of foods rich in omega-3s is an excellent way to improve heart health in addition to the belief that omega-3s also play a key role in supporting mental health by supporting brain function. A number of nutritional health sources state that singles who eat fish regulary tend to have lower triglyceride levels, which assists in the maintenance of healthy blood vessels by reducing blood clotting and inflammation. The best natural fish source of omega-3s has been emphasized to be salmon and there has been lively discussions about wild vs farmed salmon sources.
Depending on which particular single you talk to, there will be a variety of responses to questions about how much fish is consumed. This is based on preference, commitments to healthy lifestyles, solo status, and a host of other reasons. What about you? How are you doing?
What is Recommended?
The American Heart Association states that individuals should eat a variety of (preferably oily) fish at least twice per week. For additional support you can also Include oils and foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid (flax seed oil, canola oil, and soybean oil; flax seed and walnuts).
Salmon Recipe Will Get You Started
Tandoori Salmon with Mango Salsa:
Makes 8 skewers
Ingredients:
- 4 medium Salmon fillets
- 1 and a half tbsp Tandoori paste
- 1 tbsp natural yogurt
- Juice of half lemon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Salsa
- 1 ripe mango (diced)
- half red chili (seeded and chopped)
- Juice of half lemon
- 4 spring onions (chopped)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- Splash of olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method:
1. Preheat the grill/BBQ to hot. Cut salmon fillet into 1″”(2.25cm) cubes and place in a flat dish.
2. Combine the tandoori paste, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning and pour over the salmon. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
3. To make the salsa, mix together all the ingredients, add the seasoning and then chill.
4. Thread the salmon onto skewers. Place under the hot grill for 15 minutes turning once.
5. Serve with rice and the mango salsa.
Enjoy!
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