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Roasted Salmon with Quinoa and Asparagus

Proper and balanced nutrition is a vital aspect in the natural healing and prevention of disease. Unfortunately, the Standard American Diet is based on poor concepts. As a result, we see continuining deterioration in the quality of people’s lives in the form of illnesses like obesity, diabetes, arthritis, depression, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, not only in adults but in our children as well.


When it comes to nutrition, focus on eating whole, real foods, and balancing nutrients. Emphasis on healthy proteins and fats, fruits, and vegetables are the foundation of any solid diet. Minimize processed foods, seed and vegetable oils, sugar, and alcohol.


Looking for a healthy dinner idea? Read on to learn about the benefits of Salmon, Quinoa, and Asparagus then bookmark this page for the tasty recipe at the end!


Salmon

  • May support a healthy heart and brain function due to it’s rich omega-3 fatty acid content

  • May be anti-inflammatory which is key to helping manage many chronic diseases like diabetes

  • May support healing aging due to it being a god source of protein, which is important for supporting healing and repair, bone health, and muscle maintenance

  • Source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, selenium, astaxanthin, healthy fat and protein

Quinoa Quinoa is a complete protein, which means it includes all of the essential amino acids, unlike most plant-based foods. The building blocks of proteins that make up your bones, muscles, blood, and skin are amino acids. The nine "essential" nutrients must be taken from food on a daily basis because your body cannot make or store them, and quinoa contains all nine. Quinoa is also a good source of folate, iron, thiamine, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Asparagus

  • Excellent source of vitamin K and folate, as well as vitamins A, C and E; vitamin K is an essential nutrient involved in bone health and bone clotting

  • Rich in nutrients but low in calories

  • Good source of antioxidants

  • Can support healthy digestion

  • May support a healthy pregnancy due to it’s folate content

  • Supports healthy blood pressure

  • Can help support a healthy weight

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Roasted Salmon with Quinoa and Asparagus Recipe INGREDIENTS Garlic Butter Pan Roasted Salmon