August 21st, 2008
I was in the grocery store last week, waiting in line to check out, when the cover of Self magazine caught my eye, “A No-Diet Way to Lose Lbs: 20 Foods that Slim You Down.” I’ve always been of the mind that diets don’t work and that following a diet book for a few weeks
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July 17th, 2008
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
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February 4th, 2008
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
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February 3rd, 2008
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,
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