Posts Tagged ‘vitamin b12’
Pan-Roasted Wild Salmon with Kalamata Olives & Basil

Want to prevent macular degeneration? Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and folate. A study funded by the National Eye Institute involved over 5,200 women over the age of 40.1 After 7 years, the women who took a daily supplement of the three B vitamins enjoyed a 41% reduced risk of macular degeneration, compared to the women in the placebo group. In each serving of this fish dish, you’ll enjoy nearly 90% of the daily requirement for vitamin B12 plus 69% of the daily requirement for vitamin B6. Serve with a side of roasted asparagus — a rich source of folate — to get the sight-saving trio of nutrients and round out the meal.
Lobster Reuben
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
Red, White, and Blueberry Salad
Turkey and cranberry gets a summertime makeover with this cool, refreshing salad that’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, and healthy antioxidants. The addition of juicy, sweet blueberries and creamy goat cheese makes this a flavorful, eye-pleasing treat when it’s just to hot to cook.
Serves: 4
Time to Table: 15 minutes
Trout Veracruz
This elegant fish dish is an excellent source of vitamin B12. Along with its role in maintaining healthy nerve and blood cells and making DNA, vitamin B12 helps reduce levels of homocysteine — an amino acid that increases the risk of developing plaque in the arteries which can lead to heart attack and stroke.1,2
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Greek Frittata with Spinach, Feta & Olives
This easy egg dish gets a savory spin with the fresh flavors of Greece. Both the eggs and the spinach provide lutein and zeaxanthin — nutrients that help to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Serve this sight-saving temptation with a salad of seasonal fruit for a light, yet nutrient-packed meal.
Mediterranean Baked Snapper
This delightful fish dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean. And you’ll help protect your heart, too.
Aspirin Can Boost Your Risk of Stroke
Yesterday, my neighbor asked me if it was a good idea to take aspirin to avoid heart attacks and stroke. I responded with a question of my own: “Would you take a painkiller if you weren’t in pain?”
Crustless Crab Quiche
This decadent crab dish is in fact a nutritional powerhouse.
Dill Salmon Salad
Reel in the fat-fighting benefits of omega-3’s with this quick and simple recipe.
Almond-Encrusted Halibut
Eco-friendly halibut takes on a deliciously creative crunch from almonds. And it’s a nutritional powerhouse too — providing an excellent source of eight nutrients (plus a good source of seven more) essential to your wellness.
