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What:

• Wild or Farm-Raised Salmon: wild is better because the fish eat a natural diet, instead of grains that farm-raised fish are fed. This makes the ratio of omega-3′s to omega-6′s better in wild fish. (Ideally, the ratio of omega fatty acids in our diets would be 3:1 (omega-6 to omega-3) but is typically closer to 30:1 in Western diets)
• Alaska Salmon is considered the best
• There are many varieties – try them out to find the one you enjoy the most

Why:

• Great source of protein
• Full of omega-3 fatty acids (this is a good fat that helps decrease inflammation)
• Good source  of Vitamin D
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids in fish can help protect against heart disease and to protect against autoimmune diseases
• It is delicious!

How:

• Grilled, Baked or Broiled
• Use canned salmon in place of tuna for salads
• Try smoked or cured salmon in sandwiches or on crackers
• In sushi or out at restaurants
• Recipes to Try: Salmon Cakes, Apricot & Dijon Glazed Salmon, Salmon Burgers

Are you a fan of salmon? How do you add it into your diet? 

I’m always on the lookout for new salad inspiration.

And let me tell you, California has some really good salads.

You can get your burger on a salad (which I find absolutely annoying because I’m never the one doing it) and literally every single restaurant has a list of decent salads. Even Asian take-out restaurants! Then there are restaurants that serve only salads, like greens up in Santa Monica.

I had been working at greens up a few weeks ago, and spent a significant amount of time drooling over their menu.

For some reason the salad that contained dates and corn – two things that are not my favorite – sounded  really good. So I brought home two salads and we celebrated Valentine’s Day with salads and wine. The salad ended up being so good that I decided I needed to make it a few days later.

The flavors are perfect – sweet dates, creamy cheese, flavorful corn – all over dressed greens. I thought the salad was pretty filling, but if you really want to make it into a meal, add some cooked turkey or chicken for protein!