Monday, September 17, 2012

FIT Food: Spicy Salmon Wrap (Recipe)

Post-Workout FAVE
The amino acids and good-fats found in salmon help repair muscle and ease muscle soreness! 
(Walnuts and Avocados are also great for sore muscles)

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RECIPE

1 oz  Smoked Salmon
1 Spinach Wrap
2 Grape Tomatoes (sliced)
3/4 cup spinach leaves (shredded)
1/8 cup chopped onion
Jalapeno Slices  -- I love spicy foods so I loaded them on!

CALORIES:  310

This is an AWESOME food for after your workout! 
Why?  Ideally for your muscles  to repair and ease soreness you should eat carbs & protein in a 3:1 ratio.  3 parts carbs to 1 part protein.  Smoked salmon -- also referred to as lox -- is a very lean protein.  The spinach wrap is made of whole grains and spinach and provides a healthy dose of dietary fiber.  Fiber is important for keeping your digestive system moving and it also keeps you feeling full longer.  

The Skinny on Salmon  
-- Speeds up metabolism 

-- High in Omega-3s.  Omega-3s are superpower for your brain (they help improve memory function) and they even help lower your cholesterol!
-- Eating salmon can help prevent macular degeneration: 

an age-related disease that can result in vision loss. 


BEWARE: Smoked salmon and cured meats often have a higher sodium content which can lead to water retention. It's best to limit your intake of these to a couple times / week
If you do experience water retention or are feeling bloated I recommend a product called Greens .  It's an all-natural powdered form of 38+ herbs & superfoods that helps to detoxify cells and balance the pH out.  I LOVE it! Especially great after you've been eating meals high in sodium or if you've eaten out.

Thanks for reading!
-Sara-
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