101 Fat Burning Foods

Salmon
Salmon

Concentrated Nutrition

Salmon is a nutrient dense super food which is ideal for any weight loss plan. It is high in Omega 3 which is said to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Why eat salmon?

Salmon is one of the healthiest forms of protein. Digested slowly, salmon is effective as a fat burning food. Providing healthy and essential fatty acids helping the body to burn off unwanted fats. Avoiding trans fats and saturates can help the body to utilize beneficial fats. Salmon's omega-3 fats help the body to adjust the metabolism for healthier weight loss.

Fish oils also help improve brain function including memory. Omegas are essential for maintaining balanced nutritional levels and healthy systems such as circulatory and respiratory systems. Small helpings are adequate. Fish is generally easier to digest and tends to aid in a full feeling. Salmon is low in calorie count and saturated fat, but has high quantities of protein. Good for cardiovascular health, Salmon helps keep the blood from clotting in the arteries and lowers blood cholesterol levels. High in niacin and B12, make Salmon a twice-weekly part of your diet, for weight control and healthy omega oils.

Salmon Recipes

Grilled Salmon

1 to 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
a pinch of lemon pepper
a pinch of garlic powder
salt to taste
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar - packed
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
A good sized Ziploc freezer bag

This is really easy. Put all of the ingredient but the fish into a large ziploc freezer bag. Work everything together until well mixed, making sure that the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the salmon and squeeze the bag as needed to coat it well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Grill over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side. Watch it carefully because there is a fine line between cooked salmon and over-cooked salmon.

Salmon on a George Foreman Grill

I think they invented the George Foreman Grill with salmon in mind, the two go perfectly together..

What you'll need...

A slab of salmon
Lemon juice
A splash of olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Plug in your George Foreman Grill and wait until the light goes off. Brush some olive oil on the upper and lower cooking surfaces. Put the salmon on the grill, give it a shot of lemon juice, and finally a few shakes of salt and pepper. Let it cook about 2 minutes but check it every 30 seconds so you don't overdo it.

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