The SuperFoodsRx Diet on the Today Show
With or without a New Year's Resolution, most people start thinking about eating healthier in January. In fact we can't help it. Every magazine, newspaper, and television program is flodded with articles and advertisements. As they have been all week, the Today Show will feature nutrition advice and tips to start the New Year off on the right track.
One of our very own - Dr. Wendy Bazilian - will be interviewed for the segment on tomorrow's show, so be sure to tune in! As a Doctor of Public Health, a Registered Dietitian, a certified Health and Fitness Instructor, and Nutritionist for Golden Door she has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with viewers. Her latest project, The SuperFoodsRx Diet, will be the feature of the segment.
In case you can't tune in tomorrow, I've included a brief summary of the book. While I have not yet read the book myself, I have reviewed SuperFoods Rx and am familiar with Wendy's work so it is with confidence that I am adding The SuperFoodsRx Diet to the recommended reads list.
The SuperFoodsRx Diet approach to weight loss is super simple: Consume high-quality SuperNutrient SuperFoods every day, and weight loss can be automatic. Rather than concentrating on the balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, The SuperFoodsRx Diet utilizes the benefits of micronutrients - vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals - to burn calories. These powerhouse nutrients found in the 14 SuperFoods actually boost your body's metabolism, and the specific combinations in this plan will give you the best results possible. Based on extensive research and studies with real people, The SuperFoodsRx Diet is designed to help you reach your optimum weight.
The SuperFoodsRx Diet presents a full diet program with simple and totally flexible meal plans, easy and delicious recipes, and countless tips and strategies that you will need to reach your weight-loss goal and achieve your greatest weight loss success. By following this advice, you can finally have the body you've always wanted--the safe and healthy way.
The book features several of Wendy's recipes, including this Omega-3 rich salmon dish. For more healthy and delicious recipes from the Destination Spas, visit http://destinationspas.com/cuisine.htm
Asian Stuffed Salmon Fillet
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 baby bok choy, sliced into thin strips (rounds)
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup matchstick carrots (or 7–8 baby carrots cut in half or quarters lengthwise)
• 1 scallion, sliced thinly (using about 2/3 of the scallion)
• 1” fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated*
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 7 ounces salmon fillet, skin removed
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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.
Serves 2. Serving size: 3 ounces salmon and 1 & 1/4 cups vegetables.
