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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Healthy Switch Up- Tuna Melt

Tuna Melts traditionally consist of tuna salad (canned tuna, mayo, and some other things like celery, mustard, etc.), tomato and cheese in a panini sandwich, toasted, or grilled cheese style

I just hate mayo.
And I'm not sorry about it.

I don't understand the concept of spreading or mixing an egg yolk condiment on things... The texture is like a combination of oily and creamy and I don't find any part of that appetizing or appealing.
Also, egg yolks are loaded with cholesterol, so not recommended for people with high cholesterol levels, heart problems, or obesity.

So here's my version.

Salmon vs. tuna: 
1. Salmon has b6, b12, tuna doesn't. 
2. "Per 100g salmon has 2,018mg of omega-3s compared to tuna’s paltry 243mg." (from men's health) Contributing to healthy skin, hair, brain function, weight loss, getting rid of inflammation and gaining muscle.
3. Tuna has been known to harbor more mercury levels. In fact up to 27 times more!






Bread,
Avocado,
and 
Healthy Salmon Salad
1 can of salmon (I used smoked salmon, which is even more flavorful!)
1/4-1/3 cup thick, plain, non fat, greek yogurt
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp turmeric
1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives, green onion or scallions.
freshly cracked black pepper
hot sauce (optional)


Spread avocado on both sides of bread,
add as much filling as you please, and then....

MELT IT! 


Friday, July 12, 2013

Homemade Vegan (Almond) Yogurt

If you read my post on kombucha,
the same rules apply here!
Probiotics are amazing for your digestion, immunity, energy, and overall well being.

Here is another easy way to get some awesomeness into your system.

Step 1: Soak nuts in water over night. I used almonds.

Step 2: Strain the next morning and rinse.

Step 3: Blend with some water. Not too much, but not too little. You want a medium thick paste. Think thinner than nut butter.

Step 4: Leave in a bowl, covered with a cloth or paper towel for one day (about 12 hours) room temp.

Step 5: Add water if you want thinner, a splash of sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, whatever you please!




Serve it up in smoothies or just by itself!