KinkyShea’s Health and Fitness Tips

Healthy Recipe of the Week: Almond and Lemon Crusted Fish with Spinach(from January/February 2011 EatingWell Magazine)This easy and elegant recipe combines three super foods (almonds, spinach and cod) to make one flavorful fish dish. This recipe can be used with cod or halibut. Total cooking and prep time is about 25 minutes.Nutrition Profile:Diabetes appropriate, heart healthy, high calcium, high potassium,…

Recipe of the Week: Quinoa and Smoked Tofu Salad(From www.eatingwell.com)Smoky tofu and quinoa combined with the tangy fresh flavors of tabbouleh create a main dish salad that can be served on a bed of greens for added color and zest. This recipe is packed with heart-healthy ingredients and is vegetable plentiful.Nutrition Profile:Diabetes Appropriate, Gluten Free Diet, Healthy Weight, Healthy Heart,…

Super Food of The Week: QuinoaAlthough not common in most kitchens today, quinoa is slowly gaining popularity. Quinoa is an amino acid-rich (protein) seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture accompanied with a some what nutty flavor when cooked. Although considered a whole grain, quinoa is technically not a true grain, but in fact it is the seed…

Recipe of the Week: Black Bean and Salmon Tostadas(From www.eatingwell.com)Nutrition Profile: Diabetes appropriate, low calorie, low cholesterol, low saturated fat, low sodium, heart healthy, high fiber, high potassium, gluten free, supports healthy weight.Ingredients:8 6-inch corn tortillasCanola oil cooking spray1 6- to 7-ounce can boneless, skinless wild Alaskan salmon, drained1 avocado, diced2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice…