Salmon is one of the most popular fish around the world. It is filled with nutritional value and is said to help reduce risk factors for various diseases. To understand the health benefits of this delicious and versatile fish we will briefly explain some of these to you now:
1. Fantastic Source of Protein
It is important for your diet to include a source of protein as it responsible for a variety of roles in the body. Protein helps to protect bone health and build & repair tissues. Your body also uses protein to make enzymes and hormones. Recent studies have indicated that each meal should contain roughly 20-30 grams of protein in order to optimise your health.
2. Rich in Omega-3
Salmon is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. It is important to include these in your diet, as the human body can't create these. Omega 3s are said to reduce depression & anxiety, improve eye health, reduce inflammation, fight auto-immune diseases, help to prevent cancer and much more.
3. Powerful Source in Helping Fight Inflammation
Lots of health professionals believe inflammation is the cause of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes & cancer. Studies have proven that including more salmon in your diet can help to reduce inflammation, providing some relief for those who suffer from these diseases.
Salmon has many more positive health benefits, and super delicious and easy to cook with.
Our salmon salad recipe below is super easy & quick to make and is the perfect healthy meal to have for lunch or dinner. The crispy skinned salmon sits on a bed of veggies and is topped with peanuts to give the meal some added crunch.
Let's improve our health and learn how to make this delicious salad to have as our next meal!
Crispy Skinned Salmon Salad
Makes: 2 plates
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
1 carrot in batons
Half broccoli in florets
2tbsp olive oil
2tbsp soy sauce
100g cherry tomatoes
100g bocconcini cheese
70g baby spinach
300g salmon skin on
15g salt
30g peanuts
Instructions:
1. Place a pan over medium-high heat.
2. While the pan is heating up, cut carrots and broccoli.
3. Place carrots, broccoli, olive oil and soy sauce into the pan.
4. Mix vegetables and slightly cook until soft on the outside but still crispy.
5. While cooking, cut cherry tomatoes and bocconcini in halves.
6. Place baby spinach into the bottom of a bowl and add cooked vegetables on top. Reserve pan.
7. Bring the pan back to high heat and add another dash of olive oil. Rub salt over salmon skin and cook the salmon on the skin side for 5 minutes.
8. Flip salmon over and cook for another 2 minutes.
9. Once salmon has cooked, place on the top the salad and top with peanuts.
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