8 tasty salmon recipes
Salmon is by far my favorite type of seafood. Not only is it delicious, it's good for you, too; it's rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D, selenium, protein, and vitamins B3 and B12. While it's important to me to serve healthful meals for me and my son, I'm not the world's most innovative cook. That's another reason why salmon is tops on my list. It's so easy to cook ... you really can't go wrong. My favorite method is to drizzle it with just a tiny bit of olive oil, sprinkle some paprika on top, and grill it. The same method works in the oven, too. I usually pair it with some seasoned brown rice and steamed asparagus.
Real Simple has eight salmon recipes that are much more creative than my stand-by preparation method. The Dill Salmon Burgers sound awesome as does the Blackened Salmon.
I'm so excited to share with you the recipe for my 

Of all the burgers out there, I think the general consensus is that veggie burgers are the healthiest of the bunch. They're low in saturated fat, and fat in general, plus they're lower in calories than regular beef or chicken burgers. As a non-vegetarian, I always get the same reaction when I order a veggie burger at a restaurant: 'Huh? Are you on a diet or something?' But I suspect that what veggie burgers lack in calories and fat they make up for in add-ons like cheese and sauce. But then again, I could be wrong.
No bones about it: Losing weight is hard work. You're going to have to make some major changes and you're going to have to stick to them. But changing too much too fast is a recipe for disaster, so our advice is to take it slow and start off with some smaller changes.
If you're lean and healthy and you want to stay that way, steering clear of burgers is a wise move. It's an even wiser move for those who are obese -- studies show that obese people are even more affected by burgers and other high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods.
Turkey Burgers are a much more diet-friendly that traditional burgers. Well, at least that's what most of us believe. While it's true that turkey meat is leaner than beef, poultry still has a fair amount of saturated fat. And there's more to a burger than it's meat--there's the bun and the add-ons to consider too.
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At this point it's common knowledge that fast food is full of fat and calories, and we've all seen plenty of scary headlines declaring the "deadliest fast foods" and citing outrageous calorie counts. Plus it seems we find different numbers wherever we look -- so if you're trying to get an accurate reading on your favorite indulgence you've probably found yourself stuck in the +/- 300 calories range. Yeah, that's helpful.
Like our waistlines, food just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I've seen hamburgers with four patties that an average-sized man can eat with no trouble at all -- isn't there something wrong with that?
With all the focus on body weight and fat intake, we sometimes forget that cholesterol is also something that we should all be concerned about as we age. Many know that 25%-35% of their daily calorie intake should come from fat, but does anyone know what the maximum amount of cholesterol you should consume in a day is? Didn't think so. The answer is 200 mg, which is found in the yolk of just one egg.
"Moderation is the key." We've heard this a lot as the golden rule for a healthy diet. So long as you don't overdo it in one way or another, everything will work out. Right? Correct, moderation is the key for wellness, but here are 10 foods that you should never moderately consider for consumption (they're just plain bad for you!).
The veggie burger industry is growing steadily as more people look for alternatives to red meat and animal products. As a result, the recipes and methods are getting better and the days of "cardboard burgers" are pretty much over. I'm not crazy for the super-fake options like artificial bacon, but a good bean burger can be really good with the right toppings.
Just wanted to spout out about something that really irritates me. I know a woman I'll call Nancy who was totally adamant that her baby only be nursed for the first year of his life. Formula was too "dangerous and unhealthy" for her. Nursing 100% is completely great with me, and just FYI ... I nursed both of my children for about a year as well. Mine were given formula here and there though and I truly felt it made no difference. To each her own, right?








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