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Fish In Lemon Almond Crunch
Fish is an excellent source of protein, omega 3 fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins. Almonds are crunchy and provide a perfect foil to the soft texture of the fish. Almonds are also a source of monounsaturated (good) fats and vitamin E.
Canola oil, used here is another source of heart healthy monounsaturated fats.
Thus, this recipe though not low in fat, is an excellent addition to any meal when balanced with low fat, fiber rich options such as a side of whole wheat bread or brown rice and a portion of steamed vegetables.
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Salmon - simply grilled
Diabetic friendly dish. Excellent source of Omega 3 fats. Light and easy to prepare. Serve with a fresh green salad and a side dish of lentils.
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Apricot, Raisin and Shredded Carrot Coleslaw
Coleslaw with the added bonus of dried fruit, tastes even better when you know it is served with a yogurt dressing.
Excellent source of potassium and carotene and very high in fiber.
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Barley & Mixed Vegetable Salad
This is a delicious and healthy salad. Barley is one of the carbohydrates which has 'resistant' starch which helps control hunger and thus help you lose some weight as compared to other cereals. Barley contains a type of fiber which 'resists' being digested. Thus, it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and may lower your risk of diabetes. Enjoy this salad at dinner to get maximum benefits.
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Beets & Lentil Soup
A soup which tastes as beautiful as it looks and is nutritionally speaking, very healthy.
Beets & carrots have pigments which are powerful antioxidants, helping in the fight against the damage caused by free radicals, (compounds that help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer and also promote good vision, especially night vision.) Apart from their antioxidant compounds, carrots are the richest vegetable source of the pro-vitamin A carotene.
Beets provide potassium, vitamins A and C, magnesium, riboflavin, iron, copper, calcium and zinc.
Lentils are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. They also provide good to excellent amounts of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein. All this with virtually no fat.
Bon appetit!
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Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie
This blueberry yogurt smoothie is a breeze to prepare and when you find out just how nutritious it is for you, it tastes even better.
A weekly summer must have breakfast recipe for the entire family, but specially for the children.
Did we forget to mention the purple color looks so very cool and royal!
Recipe courtesy: Anuradha Nigam of Houston/ Lucknow
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Cabbage with Garbanzo beans (Chana)
This dish combines red cabbage and garbanzo beans to give a nice blend of textures and color. Cabbage is a good source of Vitamin C which is easily lost (oxidized) if not handled carefully. The dish contains good amounts of dietary fiber, several minerals & vitamins and also protective phyto chemicals.The carbs are complex and of low Glycemic index and It is excellent for both weight control and general health.
** Image shown is prepared with seasonal green cabbage rather than red.
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Chickpea Cutlets
If you are looking for simplicity with Nutrition, then look no further then these vegetable cutlets. They are a protein rich dish for they have soy flour, paneer and chick peas.
Prepare these for the kids, for who doesn't like cutlets with ketchup.
These cutlet provide a decent amount of vitamins and minerals.
An excellent light evening meal when you get home.
Articles on protein: Are you getting enough protein?Go to Step 2 and complete your nutritional adequacy to receive a report on whether the amount of protein you are consuming meets daily recommendations. ...
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Flaxseed Dressing
Flax seed oil is extremely rich in essential fatty acids including omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are known to be beneficial for the brain and the heart. They protect the body against cancer and keeps skin problems at bay. They are also beneficial in reducing symptoms related to menopause.
1 serving is about 2 teaspoons
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Fruit and Vegetable Salad Medley
A colorful, delicous AND healthy salad.......which can be used as a side dish for both a meat or a vegetarian entree. It may also be enjoyed as a snack in between meals!
The colorful vegetables make it a wonderful source of carotene. ...
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Green - T - Lemonade
Brewed green tea, chilled and blended with fresh lemonade. A healthy and cooling way to chill out during summer.
Enjoy the healthy benefits of this cold fusion, which is excellent for weight watchers too. Include this antioxidant rich drink regularly as a part of your day's diet to get optimal health benefits....
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Green Mango, Peanut Tango - A Salad.
A high calorie summer salad combining fresh green mango pieces, roasted peanuts and fresh onions. A refreshing as well as nutritious salad providing good amounts of protein, folate, fiber, calcium and carotene (phytonutrient). As it has relatively high levels of sodium & potassium it is suggested that people with hypertension have 1/2 a serving.
Serves 4
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