Monday, January 3, 2011

7 New Foods to Try This Year

I don't know about you, but sometimes I get into ruts....food ruts. I'll find myself buying the same things, cooking the same things, and just getting lazy when it comes to variety.

Don't let this happen to you! Here are a list of 10 foods that you definitely need to try this year! For an added bonus - don't just eat these foods, try and cook them yourself!

1. Salmon: Some people are weary of cooking fish at home, but just look for a simple recipe and you will be fine! What's the worst that can happen? You mess it up and have to go get pizza? Big woop.
2. Quinoa: A great base for a main dish or a side with a little added protein for you! Try this recipe, and feel a little fancy tonight:)
3. Huckleberries: Similar to the blueberry and the state fruit of Idaho, huckleberries are a powerful punch of antioxidants to help you fight inflammation and cell damage!
4. Ginger Root: This flavorful root has anti-inflammatory abilities like that of aspirin. Look up a recipe today that requires this yummy life savor.
5. Pineapple: Not only is this one of my favorite fruits, but its versatility far exceeds that of other fruits! Add to a stir fry or a chicken and rice dish for an added punch of Vitamin C.
6. Seaweed: Packed with vitamins and minerals, a seaweed salad would be a great side to any meal....typically served with sushi. Try this easy recipe to start!
7. Whole Wheat Pizza Crust: Grab one of these pre-made pizza crusts and top with pizza sauce, 2% mozzarella cheese, and all your favorite vegetables for a high fiber, fun to cook meal.

P.S.: A New Year's Resolution Suggestion....Read Defending Vegetables Daily!!!!!
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3 comments:

  1. Sherri McKeenJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Some of these are "out there" but I am willing to try them.

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  2. AshleyJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I have a great recipe for ground turkey lettuce wraps that calls for root of ginger. I love it!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Using a microplane grater, you can add ginger to almost anything although best in stir frys. Also, regarding salmon, easy recipe:

    1. Marinade salmon fillets in teriyaki for 20 - 30 minutes
    2. Slice oranges and lay them in a baking pan
    3. Lay salmon fillets on orange slices
    4. Put a small stripe of honey on each fillet and spread across evenly (optional)
    5. Bake salmon on the oranges at 425 F for 20 - 25 minutes

    Delicious! You can throw in brussels sprouts in a pan that have been oiled and salted here as well (they may take a little longer, just wait till they blacken nicely)... fantastic nutrition!

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