Lose weight with these 5 powerhouse recipes
Here’s a diet that’s about what you do eat, not what you don’t eat
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Want to lose weight without sacrificing great taste? The authors of “The SuperFoods Rx Diet” give a delicious menu that promotes healthy weight loss by utilizing powerful micronutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, fiber, antioxidants and other phytochemicals — to burn those clingy calories.
Serves 1; serving size: 2 1/4 cups
This refreshing salad has a surprise sweetness from the grapes and orange juice along with a wonderful crunch from the walnuts. Prep time: 5 minutes; total time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Mix the chicken, salt, pepper, grapes, walnuts, thyme, orange juice and yogurt. Blend well.
Serve over baby spinach.
Alternative preparation method: For chicken salad with mango, soy nuts, cilantro and lime, do not add the grapes, walnuts and thyme. Instead substitute 2 tablespoons roasted soy nuts, 1/4 cup diced mango, 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice.
Tuna variation: Substitute 3 ounces of canned, drained low-sodium tuna in spring water for the 3 ounces of cooked chicken.
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Serves 2; serving size: 3 ounces salmon and 1 1/4 cups vegetables
This dish can be baked or roasted in the oven or cooked on your grill. Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat the canola oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add all the vegetables, ginger and garlic.
Cook until the vegetables are tender but firm, approximately 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
Tear off 2 pieces of aluminum foil large enough to wrap one portion of salmon and seal it tightly. Cut the salmon through the center lengthwise so that you have 2 thinner slices. Lay 1 slice on the aluminum foil, top with half the vegetables and then cover with the other slice of salmon. Repeat this for the second portion.
In a small bowl, mix the honey and mustard. Brush the fish with the honey mustard. Wrap the fish in foil. Bake until the fish is flaky, approximately 20 minutes.
Variation: Use the vegetable mixture to stuff thin slices of turkey breast and cook as this recipe directs.
Tip: Using a knife, after peeling, score your ginger with a line at approximately 1 inch before grating and then easily grate on box back to the mark.
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Serves 2; serving size: 2 cups
This dish is lovely when served alongside a piece of grilled wild salmon, tuna, turkey breast or chicken. Prep time: 5 minutes; cook time: 14 minutes
INGREDIENTS
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, zest, ginger and soy sauce. Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.
Microwave the sweet potato until a fork can be inserted easily into the center. Depending on your microwave, this will take from 4 to 8 minutes. Slice into approximately 1/4”-thick slices. You should have around 1 1/2 cups.
Place the asparagus and potato in a shallow ovenproof dish that has been greased with cooking spray for 2 seconds. Cover with the sauce and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally, if possible.
Preheat the broiler. Broil 5 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until the asparagus is tender, being careful not to overcook. Serve immediately.
Variation: Glaze can be used on any vegetable. It is particularly good with sliced zucchini and yellow squash or partially cooked acorn squash rings.
Tip: The sweet potato can also be steamed for 12 to 13 minutes if you prefer.
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