Chocolate. Candy. Chips. It’s my weakness. To make matters worse, my poor eating habits flow into my family’s life as well.
Earlier this week I shared how I’m on a mission to get my family to eat clean foods. As I’ve been researching healthy food choices I came across an interesting fact:
Apparently the enzymes needed to digest grains and the proteins don’t work well together and as a result digestion takes longer and the food begins to ferment in your stomach. This can lead to a whole range of possible health issues.
My challenge has been to develop filling, healthy meals which follow these guidelines while ensuring that our daily food consumption is well balanced. How do I undo the years of hearing how important it is to “eat a balanced meal”?
Combine the mission to make healthy meals with my obsession with the Food Network show, Chopped, and you’ve got a recipe for some pretty interesting kitchen explorations. One such adventure led me to the creation this delicious dish. Check it out!
Check out this clean-eating meal: salmon and spinach loaf with ginger lime dressing. #recipe Click To TweetSALMON AND SPINACH LOAF WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING
Salmon and Spinach Loaf with Ginger Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 cans of sockeye salmon, drained
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp dill
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 squeezed limes
- 1 tsp shredded ginger
- 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 Madjool minced dates
- Baby kale
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Mash salmon (bones and all) in a large bowl
- Add spinach, eggs, garlic, and dill.
- Press mixture into a 8″ x 8″ greased cake pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Mix honey, lime juice, ginger, coconut oil and dates in a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- When salmon is finished, serve on a bed of baby kale.
- Lightly drizzle the ginger lime dressing over top.
- Serve and enjoy!
That’s my recipe! I’m so excited that I concocted something all on my own… and not only is it healthy, but it tastes great!
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Wow, that’s so interesting!!! I’m definitely going to have to try this recipe! :-)
I have already noticed a huge difference with how my stomach feels (less bloated, not nauseated). Very interesting indeed!
That looks really good! I had no idea eating grains and proteins together slowed your digestion. Thanks for sharing that!
So excited to follow along as you start your clean eating journey!
xoxo
I had read about the bad combination of proteins and grains a while ago but paid no heed to it. Then when we got our Magicbullet for Christmas it was written in the instruction/recipe booklet. I decided to shift my eating habits. As a result, I have had less stomach aches and have felt less bloated after eating.
I’m looking forward to this clean eating adventure too!
Happy New Year Tiffany! I hope Little A is better for the weekend.
xoxo
this looks so yummy! my husband and i did the while 30 and now most of our meals consist of a veggie and a meat most nights. we do grains too but always with fruit or veggies!!
I’ve been interested in the Whole 30. I might have to read up about it. I’m noticing a marked difference in my stomach (no stomach aches, feel less bloated)… it’s great!
Oh this looks delicious. I noticed that all the good mentions veggies, I guess that’s my hint to start eating lots more veggies as well. I don’t do too much of the starch/grains but I do love my protein in the form of meat. I hope your new year is going splendidly. Enjoying our last day in Canada.
It is so delicious! Veggies are essential; it’s a good idea to include them more often in your diet. 2014 has been great so far. Enjoy your last day in Canada.
What an interesting yet delicious sounding combo of ingredients! I adore salmon so I have no doubt in my mind that I wouldn’t like this! :D
It is fabulous. It’s going into my menu rotation for sure! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
This looks delicious
Yes, it is quite delicious! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my, this looks absolutely yummy! Now I’m craving for salmon first thing in the morning. haha I’m definitely trying this out Jennifer, my little boy loves salmon actually. So this would be a yummy treat for us :) x
Thanks Donah! Yes it is quite yummy! I am certain your little guy would enjoy it.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Oh, this is my kind of recipe. I will have to try this as soon as possible. I love salmon, ginger, kale, dates, coconut oil, limes. I drink water with limes every day–did you know limes burn calories? (but I use them because they are internally cleansing). Eating proteins and grains separately definitely makes a difference! Love your new profile pic!
It is fabulous! I didn’t know that about lime. I’m going to have to start putting it in my water too.
Seems so tasty. Hope I can use chicken instead of the fish.
I loved this dish. Chicken would be an interesting substitute… you never know until you try it out! Let me know how it works out if you do.
I never knew that! So the old meat and potatoes is really not good then? I actually try to have each at each meal. This recipe looks delicious too! And I just saw the comment about limes as well – I always have limes (we make a ton of guacamole) so I am going to try that too!
I think on occasion meat and potatoes are ok but all the time and every meal to combine grains and proteins is hard on the system. Mia has lots of great tips on her blog. I’m going to incorporate the limes more as well.
Well, I’m all about clean eating, and I LOVE the combination of salmon and ginger-lime dressing. They just go together. Like peanut butter & jelly. Like green eggs & ham. Like strawberries & cream. Know what I mean? ;)