Make Healthy Meals

1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets or steaks
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tbs soy sauce
4 tbs balsamic vinegar
3 tsp brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground ginger
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
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1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cuple chopped celery
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tbs butter
2 tbs cornstarch
1 14.5 ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili powder
hot sauce to taste
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
1 tbs lime juice

Melt butter in 2 quart saucepan. Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic, cooking lightly.

Add cornstarch and mix. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes.

1/2 lb. shrimp, cleaned (chicken can also be used)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chopped tomatoes with liquid
1/2 c. sliced pepperoni
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 c. dry minute rice
saffron

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1 can tuna packed in water – drained
3 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
1 spoonful pickle relish Read the rest of this entry »

Love it or hate it, fish is an excellent addition to a healthy diet. It’s low in unhealthy fats but has plenty of protein. It is thought to have a positive impact on heart health as well, as it has omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in ocean fish such as salmon.

The amount of protein fish has is exceptional, considering the low level of fat it has. Other meats simply cannot match it in that area. Best of all, it is low in saturated fats, the kind that are worst for your heart.

Now, you may be concerned about mercury levels in the fish you eat. There is little reason for concern in most species. You should avoid Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, and Tilefish, as they are the most likely to contain high levels of mercury. Tuna can also be a problem at times, but not so much as the other species mentioned. This is of most concern to women who might become pregnant or are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as young children. See http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/fishadvice/advice.html for more detailed information. Read the rest of this entry »