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If you love curry, you’ll really love this cool and crunchy chicken salad. If you like your curry spicy, feel free to add a sprinkle of cayenne along with the curry powder. To keep the carbs low, serve on a bed of greens or with low-carb crackers.

Time to table: 15 minutes
Serves: 8

The cheese and spices in this burger liven up an otherwise plain turkey burger. These are delicious served on a bed of lettuce for a low-carb version or on a whole-grain roll. I sometimes serve turkey burgers open-faced on a piece of thinly sliced 100% rye flour bread.

Serves: 4
Time to Table: 20 minutes

This firm, flaky white fish lives in deep ocean waters and is a perennial favorite of fish lovers due to its light delicate flavor. The sweet taste of red bell pepper makes for a delectable pairing.

Time to table: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Who said a reuben can’t be healthy? This low-glycemic and ultra-luxe version includes lobster — a decadent ingredient that delivers a delicious dose of cell-protecting nutrients. In fact, just one serving provides 56% of the RDA for selenium, 50% for vitamin B12, and 20% for zinc.

Serves: 2

Time to Table: 15 minutes

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so let’s talk turkey. Most people already know that turkey is an excellent source of protein, but did you also know that turkey is a good source of cancer-preventive selenium?¹ Selenium is an essential component of several major metabolic pathways, including thyroid hormone metabolism, antioxidant defense systems and immune function.

Stressed out? Calm your nerves with this soothing meal. While it’s light in calories, it’s packed with nutrients for your nervous system including a hefty 67% of the RDA for thiamin. This B vitamin is crucial for the healthy development of myelin sheaths — the fat-like coverings that surround nerves.¹

Time To Table: 1 hour

Serves: 8

This delightful Asian dish is brimming with heart-healthy B vitamins. In fact, one serving provides a robust 50% of vitamin B6 and 33% of vitamin B12. Together with folate, these nutrients help to reduce homocysteine — an amino acid that increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.¹

Time To Table: 1 hour

Serves: 4

A symphony of tropical flavors, this simple dish is an excellent source of the antioxidant mineral, selenium. A study published in the journal, Urology, found that men getting the least amount of selenium were four to five times more likely to develop prostate cancer than men getting the most.¹ Choose sumptuous (and sustainable!) Weathervane scallops from northeast Pacific waters for this recipe. You can find them at VitalChoice.

The Benefits

Excellent source of protein, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin C
Good source of magnesium, potassium, vitamin B12

Time to Table: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Elegant and sumptuous, you can indulge in this low-calorie hors d’oeuvre guilt free. Try substituting whole grain tomato-basil crackers to save on time and add Mediterranean flavor.

These savory veggie appetizers are a nutritional powerhouse and a real crowd pleaser. Try using herbed or pepper-encrusted goat cheese for even more flavorful results.