Posts Tagged ‘omega 3 fatty acids’

Fudgy Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Walnut CookiesHave a cookie craving? Try these! Antioxidant-rich dark cocoa and omega-3 packed walnuts come together to make heavenly-sweet cookies with only 1 gram of sugar per serving. In addition to satisfying your sweet tooth, your trip to the cookie jar will also give you a good source of fiber, magnesium, and protein.

Time To Table: 45 minutes

Serves: 12

Chili Spiced Halibut Kabobs with Avocado Salsa

Halibut kabobsThis fish dish is a dream come true for the gourmand, the nutritionist, and the environmentalist alike. Created with eco-friendly Pacific halibut, these kabobs have a laundry list of nutritional attributes, including offering an excellent source of magnesium and omega-3, two key nutrients that help to keep blood sugar stable.1

Time to Table: 20 minutes

Serves: 8

Stout Glazed Pacific Halibut

HalibutThis Irish-inspired dish is an excellent source of five key nutrients including selenium. Research shows selenium is a key component of the body’s antioxidant machinery and is also essential for healthy functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland.1

Time to Table: 2 hours

Serves: 4

Snapper with Thyme, Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

SnapperThis elegant one-dish seafood delight is made with yellowtail snapper — a more sustainable choice than red or mutton snapper. In addition to being earth-friendly, this dish provides nearly 100% of the RDI for selenium — an antioxidant micronutrient that helps boost the immune system and protect against the influenza virus.1

Time To Table: 30 minutes

Serves 4

Lemon Garlic Baked Halibut

This simple fish entrée is a great source of lean protein and omega 3 fatty acids.  In addition, halibut is a very good source of calcium, magnesium and selenium.  Garlic provides the phytonutrient, allicin that has known antibacterial and anti-viral properties to help you fight infection.  And allicin along with other phytonutrients in garlic have [...]

Smoked Salmon Platter with Dill Sour Cream

This simple, holiday appetizer is packed with the antioxidant mineral selenium and is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. To keep with tradition, serve with whole grain rye crackers.

How Food Makes You Depressed

Diet plays a crucial role in mood disorders. Research shows that foods high in omega-3 fatty acids can fight feelings of depression. Conversely, foods loaded with simple carbs can bring you down. Here’s how.

Lack of Omega 3’s May Make You More Aggressive

Nobody doubts the benefits of omega 3’s on heart health anymore. But these important fatty acids also affect mood and behavior. New research shows that low levels of omega-3 fatty acid can make both depressive and aggressive disorders worse

Dill Salmon Salad

Reel in the fat-fighting benefits of omega-3’s with this quick and simple recipe.

Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Frittata

Farm-fresh eggs go Mediterranean in this one-dish meal that is perfect any time of the day. It provides sight-saving lutein and zeaxanthin, plus glutathione, an antioxidant that fights free radicals and detoxifies your body.