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Seared salmon

Seared Salmon

Lovely Baked Ziti

Miso Glazed Salmon

Orange Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Pesto Roasted Salmon

Purple Grain Hearty Bowl

Salmon    with Minted Pea Risotto

Fettuccine with Salmon

Herb Salmon 

Seared salmon with farro salad

Isaac Friedman

This member of the mint family has been used as a medicinal plant, and its oils and extracts are said to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Fragrant fresh basil, for instance, offers a healthy dose of blood-clotting vitamin K -- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil provide 27% of the RDA -- as well as vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium. (You can find more vitamin K in green leafy veggies such as cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and spinach -- but talk to your doctor if you’re taking a blood thinner such as warfarin; you don’t want too much or too little K.

Basil

Tomatoes are also a good source of potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, and copper. Tomatoes also have dietary fiber and protein, as well as a number of organic compounds like lycopene that also contribute to the overall health benefits that tomatoes can confer to our health!

Cherry Tomatoes

Chicken Breast Boneless

Most of the fiber in chickpeas is insoluble fiber, which is great for digestive health. Individuals who eat them typically have better blood sugar regulation since chickpeas are so high in fiber and protein

Chickpeas

One of the Mediterranean´s diet main ingredients, extra virgin olive oil provides a special flavor and aroma to each dish while adding no cholesterol and almost no saturated fat. It has omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) which may help to lower total blood cholesterol and "bad cholesterol" (LDL) while increasing "good cholesterol" (HDL), therefore contributing to decreasing the risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases. Moreover, it has vitamin E which is known to have antioxidant properties by protecting cells from free radicals. This vitamin is also involved in the immune function and other metabolic processes. That the oil is Virgin means that it has undergone less industrial processing, it is more natural. Therefore all its nutritional and organoleptic properties remain intact for your body to take advantage off!! 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Known for its unique aroma and its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens with its cooking, garlic is one of the most popular ingredients in all cuisines. Some studies have shown that it has antibacterial and potential anticancer properties. Other investigations state that it may also help regulate blood pressure and make blood thinner, thus protecting the heart. So go ahead and spice up your life with garlic!

Garlic

The harder the cheese, the higher the calcium content! So parmesan is a marvelous source of calcium for your bones and teeth. Only a 1-ounce serving provides 33% of the daily value for calcium. Besides, it is also rich in high-quality proteins and phosphorus. It is worth noting that a small amount of vitamin D exists in parmesan, which is very difficult to find in food. Vitamin D is important to help build and maintain strong, calcified bones. Furthermore, parmesan is rich in umami taste!

Parmesan Cheese

pine nut PUFAs [polyunsaturated fatty acids] suppress appetite and affect food intake.” Pine nuts contain nutrients that help boost energy, including monounsaturated fat, protein and iron. Pine nuts are also a good source of magnesium, low levels of which can lead to fatigue.

Pine Nuts

The highest amount of Vitamin C in a bell pepper is concentrated in the red variety. Red bell peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. The capsaicin in bell peppers has multiple health benefits.

Red Peppers

Raw in a salad or cooked in some dish, Popeye the sailor man probably ate it because it is a versatile veggie and has lots of nutrients in few calories. It is an excellent source of non-heminic iron and also dietary fiber which helps control appetite and normal bowel functioning, vitamin A (as carotenoids), vitamin K, folate, calcium and vitamin C. 

Chicken and Barley Pesto Bowl

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