More Beauty Recipes

Ok so we are not finished yet, here are some more recipes from our list of beauty foods we should be eating. Whenever possible buy organic ingredients.

I particularly like this recipe, because it combines the all too important beauty food: Salmon, with fruits and vegetables; need I say more :D

SALMON FILET WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA

The following is an excerpt from the book "Eat Right for Your Metabolism" by Felicia Drury Kliment.

Salmon Filet with Mango Cilantro Salsa:

4 6-ounce portions salmon filet

Mango Cilantro Salsa:

1 ripe mango, peeled and ½-inch diced
¼ cup chopped scallion, green part only
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely diced fresh jalapeno
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Bake salmon filet at 400ºF for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. For Mango Cilantro Salsa, lightly toss all ingredients in bowl. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour for flavors to meld. Serve salsa as an accompaniment to salmon. Mango Cilantro Salsa also goes nicely with grilled meat or chicken.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Information: 245 calories, 7 g fat, 35 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 88 mg cholesterol, 251 mg sodium

Copyright © 2006 Felicia Drury Kliment.

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If you like the taste of Indian food (I sure do ;P) then you'll love this recipe...heck even if you don't this is just plain good.

LENTIL DHAL

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium brown onion
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)
1 red chili, seeds removed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 x 400 gram can chopped tomatoes
2 cups water
season to taste

1. Heat the oil in a heavy based pan and add the onion, garlic, ginger and chili.

2. Sauté until the onion is golden. Add the Garam Masala, turmeric and lentils and sauté for another minute.

3. Add the tomatoes and water and bring to the boil before lowering the heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add the seasoning and continue to cook until the dhal has a thick consistency.
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HONEY GLAZED BABY CARROTS

2-3 cups small baby carrots (pre-peeled)
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
fresh minced parsley and/or chives

In a medium skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar, honey, nutmeg and cinnamon; mix together. Add Carrots. Cover; cook on medium low to medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When finished cooking, the carrots should be firm, not mushy.

Remove from skillet and sprinkle with fresh parsley and/or chives. Serve.
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Eating for beauty-some common foods you should be eating if you want to be the best beauty you can be!

Think beautiful hair skin and nails come from the products you use? Think again. The saying you are what you eat, holds merit. In order to have beautiful hair, skin and nails, you must not only use quality shampoos, conditioners, and skin creams, but you must feed the hair and skin from the inside. You may have heard this information many times before, but that is because it is a very important topic. When I was about 16 my mother gave me an old herbal book of hers, and it was then that I discovered the benefits of using herbs, and although I came from a big family where the budget was very tight, whenever I had the opportunity to get a little money I would go to my local health food co-op. One herb in particular I discovered then was Alfalfa. Alfalfa is said to contain traces of many vitamin and minerals. In particular it is high in calcium, protein and silica. I started taking this herb in the dried form encapsulating it in vegetarian capsules myself. I noticed a difference in my hair; it became stronger, healthier, and had more sheen to it and grew in length as well. During that time I was very careful about trying to eat more healthy and stay more active. After a while though I begin to slack off with my health. I begin to eat more processed refined foods and neglected taking supplements, and I really noticed a difference; a negative one to be precise. Recently I have vowed to get back on track with my natural healthy lifestyle, and have begun to consider putting only quality foods in my body. I know the value of what good nutrition can do for your health and physical appearance. You must not just cover up your flaws with expensive cosmetics, rather feed your beauty with a properly nourished diet.

A diet that is balanced by lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, whole grains and omega-3s will contribute to a healthy body and appearance. Here are some foods that may nourish your beauty: 1. Salmon--salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and is an excellent source of protein. These 2 ingredients provide vital building blocks for healthy hair and skin, and are according to Dr. Perricone in his book, The Wrinkle Cure: Unlock the Power of Cosmeceuticals for Supple, Youthful Skin
essential in combating wrinkles. Don't like fish? Then try taking a fish oil liquid supplement. In fact if you don't get a lot of fresh salmon or mackerel in your diet then a fish oil supplement may be the way to go. I find that I can not swallow the fish oil by itself, so I add it to a little tea and drink it.
2. Dark green leafy vegetables--try spinach for example. It contains helper nutrients like calcium, iron, vitamin A and C. Another excellent source of these beauty nutrients is broccoli; just think broccoli with cheese mmmm.
3.Legumes--Lentils are an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc and biotin. Biotin is another essential ingredient in hair and skin beauty.
4.Carrots-- excellent source of vitamin A.

In addition to these 4 make sure to include nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans and brazilian nuts. Also add some other sources of protein like chicken and lean beef, eggs, whole grains and milk. If you keep your diet balance with these food sources, you will more than likely radiate beauty---well physical inner beauty is a whole other topic!


*disclaimer (the FDA will kill me if I do not put this lol kidding) I am not not a licensed M.D. therefore the information provided here is solely for information and entertainment purposes only. Discuss with your doctor any herbs, or vitamins before you add them to your diet. The information provided here is not in any means meant to be a cure for any type of disease.