Salmon with Lemon, Capers, and Rosemary

July 1, 2009 by smichael  
Filed under Healthy Eating

ei0805_salmon1_medIngredients
 
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
• 8 lemon slices (about 2 lemons)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1/2 cup Marsala wine (or white wine)
• 4 teaspoons capers
• 4 pieces of aluminum foil

Directions

Brush top and bottom of salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Place each piece of seasoned salmon on a piece of foil large enough to fold over and seal. Top the each piece of salmon with 2 lemon slices, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of wine, and 1 teaspoon of capers. Wrap up salmon tightly in the foil packets.
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Place the foil packets on the hot grill and cook for 10 minutes for a 1-inch thick piece of salmon. Serve in the foil packets.

FIT Joint Support

July 1, 2009 by smichael  
Filed under Nutrition, Optimal Health (FIT)

Joint apex supplements

Maintain healthy joints (with Glucosamine & Chondroitin).*

This formula contains glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. These amino saccharides are natural compounds that are present in joint cartilage. They have been shown to play an integral role in maintaining healthy connective tissue and cartilage.*

Best suited for:

Individuals concerned with joint and cartilage health.
Individuals experiencing overuse or age-related joint discomfort.
Does not contain wheat or gluten.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Watermelon and Cantaloupe with Mint Vinaigrette

July 1, 2009 by smichael  
Filed under Healthy Eating

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Ingredients
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
1/8 teaspoon amaretto
2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon
2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe
Directions
In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yield: 1 cup

Recipe provide by the Food Network.