Nutritional Therapy with Diana Galindo
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I’m not a fan of mashed potatoes, I find them bland, boring and devoid of the nutrient value I aim for in my food. But my family loves them. Happily, I’ve found a way to make mashed potatoes AND meet my delicious, nutritious desires. When I discovered I could get extra meals out of them, […]
Something magical happens with this combination of tomato, black olives and basil. The flavors fuse with such harmony it makes every bite a feast for the tastebuds. For a long time I didn’t bother seeding the tomatoes, but the salsa was so runny I finally did and discovered it is really worth it. Simply scoop seeds out […]
Homemade marinara sauce is simple and simply delicious. Store-bought sauces inevitably have sugar or other unnecessary additives. This is a great recipe to double and, when cool, keep extra jars in the refrigerator (or freezer) for busy nights. Cook some pasta, add shrimp or quickly sauce some veggies, toss with marinara sauce and dinner is […]
Visually delightful with its vibrant hues, this salad is super-charged with healthy benefits. Cabbage is one of the most nutrient-dense foods that can boost our immune system and protect us from disease. Although green cabbage is most common, red cabbage has added nutritional benefits. The rich red color of red cabbage providing unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. […]
Add flavor and color to your mashed potatoes with carrots and rutabaga.
Variations: Add sliced or diced cucumbers Use different greens: spinach, mixed greens, finely sliced kale (stem removed) instead of arugula. Use different nuts or seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds) Use different berries, or other seasonal fruit: citrus, mango… Arugula Salad with Strawberry Dressing Print Recipe CourseSalads Servings Prep Time 8 people 15 minutes Servings Prep […]
The flavors and textures in this recipe are visually and tastefully delightful.
Serve with a salad of immune boosting seeds/nuts, a chopped green onion or two and greens (spinach, romaine or arugula) tossed with a lime or apple cider vinaigrette and dinner is ready.
“Fish is high in important vitamins such as B1 (thiamine), B2 (niacin) and D as well as omega 3 fatty acids. Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
It is believed that omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by increasing the levels of “good” cholesterol and lowering the levels of “bad cholesterol in the body. They’ve been found to prevent blood clots and there is evidence that omega 3 fatty acids help relieve symptoms of arthritis.”
Nutrition for Life, Lisa Hark PhD and Darwin Deen, MD.
Sadly, increasingly there are health dilemmas associated with eating fish, in particular farmed fish.
“Farmed fish are fed fish meal and fish oils because they need proteins and fats to help them grow (wild salmon get the nutrients they need by eating other fish which are small and relatively low in chemical contaminants); but these feeds contain higher concentrations of pollutants called PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)…Farmed fish have twice the fat and more than twice the saturated fat of their wild counterparts – increasing the levels of PBCs… Their omega-3 content depends entirely on what they are fed and this varies by species and farm. “
To learn more about PBCs “which are a “probable carcinogen visit
http://www.clearwater.org/news/pcbhealth.html
I believe it is important to be a conscious consumer and in regards to fish, choose to know where the fish comes from, whether is it is farmed or wild., not just for our health but also for that of the fish and the planet. We can make a difference by relying on a fish advisory card (link to http://www.seafoodwatch.org/consumers/seafood-and-your-health) and voting with our forks to only buy fish that is sustainable and healthy.
Arugula is part of the cruciferous family, high on the list of super immunity foods. This pesto is especially delicious drizzled on roasted fish fillets or grilled chicken breasts.