Health & Wellness Tips
“Should I Consider Adjusting My Diet For Healthier Bones & Joints? ” EATING RIGHT, KEEPS YOURMUSCLES TIGHT!
On A Weekly Basis Try To Eat More: • Cold water fish such as salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel and halibut have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. These omega-3 fats are used by the body to make substances that reduce inflammation. • Organically grown fruits and vegetables. • Nuts and seeds. • Whole grains. • Ginger - Enjoy the added health benefits of throwing a little bit of ginger into your cooking. Avoid highly refined products such as white rice, white bread and white pasta, excessive saturated fats and foods which contain trans fats. Whole foods contain the nutrients necessary for joint health: vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A, the B vitamins, vitamin K, and folic acid; minerals like calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and iron; and other beneficial nutrients such as bioflavonoids and beta-carotene.
A Great Tilapia Recipe to Help Keep Joints Loose & Healthy: • 2 eggs • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 1 teaspoon garlic • 1 cup ground almonds • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese • 8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets • ¼ cup whole wheat flour (For Dusting) • Avocado oil • Salt • Parsley 1. Beat the eggs with the lemon juice, pepper and garlic until blended; set aside. Stir together ground almonds with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined; set aside. Dust the tilapia fillets with flour, and shake off excess. Dip the tilapia in egg, then press into the almond mixture. 2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in oil until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, and season fillets with salt if desired. Sprinkle the tilapia with the remaining parmesan cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the parmesan cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. 3. Transfer the tilapia to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges to serve.
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