Balsamic Salmon Salad

My mom recently commented that it is easier for celebrities to be fit and healthy because they have people to prepare their food and make them exercise. My brother astutely replied that she has me. And thus we began our two week challenge where she eats only what I make for her. I am excited because I finally have the chance to make her eat tons of vegetables and other healthy food to help out her insides. She is excited because it is day five and she has already lost the couple pounds she gained recently from sangrias on her summer vacation, plus an extra three that she has not been able to lose, no matter what she tried. She is liking the results on her outsides. Continue Reading →

Almond Crusted Snapper

There are very few foods that I associate with summer more than fish and chips. It’s a bit messy but it was always our go to choice for picnics on the beach when I was growing up. Having to fend off the seagulls and getting sand in some bites was all part of the fun. The downside is that fried, processed flour (used in the outside breading) is one of the worst things we can put in our bodies from a nutritional point of view. Continue Reading →

Grilled Ginger Lime Halibut

I like cooking with halibut because it is a really dense, heavy fish in texture but the flavor is so light that it completely takes on whatever marinade or sauces you put with it. It is a more expensive fish but it is very nutritious, being high in B vitamins (including the hard to get B12), vitamin A, and the minerals phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Continue Reading →

Slow Cooker Bone Broth

This stuff is liquid gold for our insides. I like to make it in a slow cooker instead of on the stove because I find that less evaporates and you end up with more broth at the end. The bones add high levels of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, protein and collagen- all essential for our own bone, joint, skin and hair strength. The particular protein it contains is in the form of amino acids called proline and glycene. Continue Reading →

Citrus Albacore Tuna Salad

Raw fish used to gross me out in all forms but I have slowly come to appreciate its soft texture and fresh flavor. Tuna is pretty mild tasting and tender, and I think it goes really nicely with light citrus flavors. Served in this way it is seared lightly to lock in the flavors from the marinade while still maintaing its buttery texture. With the avocado it makes for a creamy salad that does not really require any dressing besides a light drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Continue Reading →

Honey Dijon Crusted Salmon

A good piece of wild salmon doesn’t need anything beyond a squeeze of lemon and a dash of salt and pepper but I like to make a hemp seed crust for it sometimes when I have a few extra minutes. This one combines the sweetness of honey with the sharpness of dijon and the hemp seeds have a light, nutty taste. Once baked, it all comes together to form a thin and slightly crispy coating. Both the salmon and hemp hearts have good amounts of essential omega fatty acids that are integral for several internal body functions as well as maintaining glowing skin and healthy hair and nails. Continue Reading →