Heart Smart Slow-Baked Salmon with Lime Mustard Seasoned Coating

There are a number of healthy benefits provided in eating wild caught, unprocessed salmon. One of which are the large benefits it has for the cardiovascular system. Due to the high Omega 3's in salmon, especially the high quantity in unprocessed healthy salmon, it helps prevent erratic heart rhythm's, makes blood less likely to clot inside the arteries which is the primary cause of most heart attacks and strokes, improves the ratio of the good and bad cholesterol and prevents the cholesterol from becoming damaged.

Other positive benefits of attaining the many nutrients from salmon such as the Omega 3's, B complexes, magnesium, niacin and phosphorus is that it aids in reducing unnecessary inflammation in the body which also causes aches and pains, such as arthritis and helps maintain the integrity of our immune system and circulatory system. (1)

In managing your weight or other health concerns or just eating a flavorful meal, salmon is a great support to all of the above.

One other ingredient that is highly beneficial, before we continue with our recipe is the lime. Limes are high in vitamin C, potassium and flavonoids. These various nutritients in combination and individually in this citrus fruit provide powerful support when it comes to weight loss as it is a wonderful burner; helps heal ulcers and wounds; a reservoir of anti-oxidants and detoxifiers; and protects the eyes for macular degeneration and aging. (2)

You're invited to take a moment to research the nutritional value of your other ingredients and see for yourself how wonderful the foods are we eat.

In the meantime, here is the Heart Smart Slow-Baked Salmon with Lime Seasoning

Ingredients:

1tsp organic lime zest

2 TBSP Olive Oil

1 TBSP Ezekiel dry bread crumbs (dry out crust night before or toast in toaster oven)

1 TBSP finely chopped organic parsley

2 tsp natural mustard seed

Juice of 1 large organic lime

1 tsp organic/natural Dijon mustard

1/8 tsp Stevia -natural sugar replacement or ½ single serving package

4-5 ounce skinless wild caught salmon fillets

Fresh ground pepper (to taste)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a bowl, combine the lime zest, olive oil, bread crumbs, parsley, mustard seeds, lime juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper to preferred taste and Stevia, blending well. Brush salmon lightly using basting brush, with olive oil and coat both sides with lime seasoned coating and place into baking dish. Bake the salmon for 25-30 minutes until done. Serve hot or at room temperature. This recipe serves 4.

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

280 calories

30 grams of protein

3 grams of carbohydrates

2 grams of dietary fiber

78 mg of cholesterol

109 mg of sodium

Diabetic exchange - 4 lean proteins, 1 fat

Note: If you are unable to attain organic produce, do the best you can. The goal is to have products that are not treated with chemicals or genetically processed (3) which can be ingested and thus harm your body and even cause you to gain weight. (4) When not available, simply wash your items well.

Make this a complete healthy meal by complementing it with a large dark green leafy salad, loaded with vegetables and oil and vinegar dressing and/or steamed broccoli or raw broccoli salad. Enjoy!

(1) The Worlds Healthiest Foods: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=104

(2) Organic Facts: http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lime.html

(3) Global Healing Center: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/genetically-modified-foods.html

(4) Earth Justice: http://www.earthjustice.org/our_work/campaigns/pesticides-in-the-air-kids-at-risk?gclid=COat5pGwgKUCFeoc5wodDjdJtg