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Healthy Product Review: Barlean’s Omega Swirl

My naturopath turned me on to Barlean’s Omega Swirl fish oil several months ago and ever since I’ve tried it, I’ve been hooked.  Most of us don’t get enough Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet which have been linked to improved heart health, cushier joints, improved brain function and focus, decreased blood pressure and read more

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Eat Healthy: Delicious salmon stew recipe

By now you’ve probably heard me extol the benefits of eating salmon, especially wild salmon — it’s heart healthy, low-fat, has Omega-3 fatty acids and is full of important nutrients. One of the other benefits of eating fish is that it cooks quickly, and for those of us short on time and interested in healthy read more

Filed under: Food preparation, Healthy Meals, Heart Health, Locally Grown Food, Omega 3 fatty acids, Optimal Health, Recipes, Salmon, Vegetables | No Comments

Recipe: Savory Encrusted Salmon

This is one of my all time favorite salmon recipes that I discovered years ago in Nutrition Action Health Letter. It’s easy to make and delicious.Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 3 lb. salmon filet 3 cloves garlic ¾ cup walnuts 1 cup fresh cilantro, washed and dried 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt Pepper to taste Directions: 1. Preheat read more

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Food Focus: Salmon

Speaking of heart health, eating ample amounts of Omega-3 rich salmon, is a great antidote. Among other things, Omega 3’s make blood less likely to clot and can improve the ratio of good (HDL) to bad (LDL) cholesterol. In addition, they play an important role in regulating erratic heart rhythms.Low in saturated fat and calories, read more

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