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Cranberry Salsa

September 3, 2010 · Filed under Holiday Recipes

While considered a more acidic berry, cranberries provide a wealth of health benefits. One of the most widely known benefits is that cranberries can provide benefits for the health of the urinary tract. These red berries are also known to contain excellent infection fighting properties. Some additional benefits cited include improving the body’s circulatory system, acting as a bactericide and even thought to be a beneficial food for people with asthma.

Enjoy this delicious Cranberry Salsa throughout the Fall season, brought to us by Medicine Net:

Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz 100% cranberry juice blend
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, sliced thin1
  • 1/4 cup ripe medium avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 cup scallions (including green tops), sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped fine
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic (1 teaspoon)
  • Fresh ground pepper, as desired

Preparation:
1. Place juice into a saucepan. Boil for about 5 minutes until reduced to about 1 tablespoon of syrup.
2. Place the reduced juice and all remaining ingredients into a medium bowl and stir until incorporated.
3. Chill and serve immediately.<BR<
*Fresh cranberries may be stored in your freezer for up to 1 year.

Yield:
8 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: Calories 40, Protein 0 g, Fat 0 g, Calories From Fat 0, Carbohydrates 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 76 mg.

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Fish in a Packet

February 3, 2010 · Filed under Early Menopause Recipes, General Nutritious Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Menopause Recipes, Nutritious Family Recipes

Fish can be an amazing source of protein and omega oils, supporting your skin, hair and overall beauty. This Valentine’s day, make a beauty-friendly gourmet meal that’s easy and delicious.

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4 pieces foil or baking parchment in 12-inch squares
12-16oz flounder fillets, cut in 3-4 oz portions
Fresh herbs, to taste
1 C vegetables, thinly sliced or julienne
4 Tbsp unsalted butter (olive oil or non-dairy replacement)

To prepare each packet, place fish in center of foil or parchment & sprinkle with one of the suggested combination ingredients. Fold foil over ingredients & secure all edges for a tight seal. Pace in a shallow baking pan & bake at 375 degrees F for approx 20 mins or until fish turns opaque.

Suggested combinations:
Note: butter can be replaced with olive oil or a non-dairy substitute

Fish, spinach, lemon juice, nutmeg, butter
Fish, scallions, carrots, curry powder, butter
Fish, celery, lemon juice, thyme, butter
Fish, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, parsley, butter
Fish tomato, scallions, basil, lemon juice, butter

This method of preparing fish produces a result somewhere between baking & steaming. The juices from the fish, herbs & vegetables blend and baste the fish. Because the individual servings are sealed in a packet, nothing is lost. You might want to serve fish packets with cooked rice, bread or pita to get every last drop.

Serves: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 135 calories, 5 grams fat, 84 milligrams sodium

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