Salmon can be a heart-healthy and delicious addition to your low-carb lifestyle.
February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to introduce heart-healthy foods like salmon. Salmon, in addition to other cold-water fish like tuna, can be a great addition to your low-carb lifestyle.
What is a superfood?
Superfoods are believed to be rich in nutrients and antioxidants and can promote optimal health.
Superfoods and Atkins
Why is salmon considered a superfood?
Salmon gets its superfood status because it’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Certain omega-3s can lower triglyceride levels, slow the rate of calcium buildup in the coronary arteries, and lower blood pressure, as well as reduce inflammation and support brain health. Salmon is also a good source of satisfying and muscle-building protein and B vitamins.
As part of your low-carb lifestyle, try to eat at least two servings (3.5 ounces) per week of salmon or other fatty cold-water fish, such as halibut and tuna.
Featured Salmon Recipe for American Heart Month
The light flavor of the cucumber tempers the heat of the aromatic blackening cream, which gives the heart-healthy salmon a crunchy finish. All this rests on a bed of creamy mashed cauliflower.
Blackened salmon with cucumber flavor and cauliflower
Salmon is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Think salmon omelettes, salmon salads, all kinds of appetizers, and salmon flakes or piles of salmon as snacks.
Low Carb Salmon Recipes