Eat Your Omegas!

If you are thinking of adding an omega-3 fatty acid supplement into your diet routine, just take a closer look at the food your consuming. It's recommended that you eat at least two servings each week, but if you have a history of heart disease, 1 gram per day is often recommended.  

Some people are not big on eating fish or other omega-3 rich foods, so this is where supplements come in handy. Because the most common side effect of fish oil is indigestion and gas, opting for a supplement with an enteric coating may help cut down on this.
I personally try to eat my vitamins and nutrients with food and I love trying new-found recipes or giving one my own spin on ingredients. As I was reading through Oxygen Magazine, I found a quinoa, chicken, avocado and brussels sprout recipe that sounded really easy to make and was overall healthy. So I went to the grocery store and opted for the following to make my own spin-off:

INGREDIENTS
1 box Barilla® Veggie Farfalle
1 lb of Salmon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups Brussels Sprouts
1 avocado
Black pepper to taste 

1. Cook pasta as stated on the box. 
2. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place Salmon on baking sheet and drizzle with lemon juice and dill seed. Cooking time varies, about 15-20 minutes depending on thickness.
3. Heat burner with 2 tbsp olive oil on medium heat. 
4. Place Brussels Sprouts in Tupperware with 1 inch of water and lid loosely on top in the microwave and cook for 5 minutes. 
5. Then place them into the heated pan and cook until golden brown. 
6. Slice avocado into chunks.
7. Combine pasta, salmon, brussels sprouts and avocado into a bowl and enjoy! :) 

This recipe contains quite a few health benefits. Brussels sprouts are high in antioxidant and can aid in lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation. And everyone knows that salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids for heart health and brain/nerve function. Salmon is also the easy way to get your daily protein to strengthen muscle and tissue. And, did you know that avocado fruit is considered by the Guinness World of Record to be the most nutritious fruit??? I knew it was good for you, but that little fact right there surprised even me! It contains valuable fat to lower cholesterol, they are high in fiber to help reduce your appetite, and they contain lots of necessary vitamins.

Now, my newest find is Barilla's Veggie Pasta; they each contain a full serving of vegetables. The Farfalle is made with freshly pureed carrots and squash.

So, what are you cooking for dinner tonight?