Today's Tip: 3 More of the Top 10 Foods!

Broccoli

Broccoli is a good source of nutrients including potassium, fiber, folate and calcium. Broccoli also has phytonutrients that may help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer.

 

Have you ever tried roasting broccoli?  It's great - the  heat concentrates the flavors & caramelizes the natural sugars.  A touch of olive oil gives it a crispy, delicious flavor.

 

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

4 cups broccoli florets

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

Lemon wedges

1 Preheat oven to 450°F.

2 Toss broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Place on a large baking sheet (not air-insulated) and roast until the broccoli is tender and blackened on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.

 

Red Beans

Red beans are a good source of nutrients such as copper, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, thiamin and iron. Red beans are an excellent source of protein and deitary fiber. Red beans have phytonutrients in them that help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer.

 

Throw some red beans in your salad, soups, or make a red beans and brown rice side dish. 

 

Salmon

Salmon provides your body a type of fat the helps prevent your blood from forming clots that lead to heart attacks. This kind of fat is called omega-3 fatty acids. Mayo Clinic reports that omega-3s can protect your body from irregular heartbeats that can lead to sudden death by heart attack. Omega-3s are thought to lower your risk of developing stroke and high blood pressure.

 

Barbecue-Glazed Salmon

1 1/4 lb salmon fillet (or steelhead trout), cut into 4 pieces

1/4 cup natural BBQ sauce

2 tablespoons torn basil leaves

 

Place salmon on a foil-lines baking sheet & season with salt & pepper; brush with BBQ sauce.  Bake until cooked through in a 500 degree oven, 8-12 minutes (or grill - leaving fish on the foil). Sprinkle with the fresh basil.