Healthy Fish Tacos

Following my ban on Red Meat I will continue with my Fish Recipe Series with Healthy Fish Tacos. Now just to clarify my definition of Healthy does not mean low in fat or calories, it means Healthy Whole Ingredients. The worst food in the recipe is Olive Oil which has health benefits.

Considering I had a limited freshly caught fish selection, I used Sole which is a flakey white fish and delicious however you can use Cod, Talapia or Halibit which have similar Nuval Scores

Guacamole:
 - 2 Ripe Avocados: Nuval Rating 89
 - 1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt: Nuval Rating 93
 - 1 Small Jalapeño: Nuval Rating 99
 - 4 Chopped Green Onion: Nuval Rating 100
 - 1 Handful Chopped Cilantro: Nuval Rating 99
 - 2 Tbl Fresh Lime Juice: Nuval Rating 91

 - 10 Cherry Tomatoes: Nuval Rating 95

Cabbage Salad:
 - 1/4 Head Purple Cabbage: Nuval Rating 100
 - 1 Tbl Olive Oil: Nuval Rating 11

 - 2 Tbl Fresh Lime Juice: Nuval Rating 91

Healthy Fish Tacos:
 - 10 Soft Corn Tortillas: Nuval Rating 91
 - 1 Pounds Sole Fillet: Nuval Rating 82

Season with Pink Himalayan Salt & Ground Pepper to taste for the Guac & Salad. Assembly is self explanatory I also added a few extra Jalapeño to add some kick. 

Credit to Wine & Food  for the recipe however didn't pair the meal with wine... We had Fresh Margaritas made with Tequila, Triple Sec & Fresh Lime Juice!!

Eat, Drink, Live Healthy...

Cauliflower Crusted Pizza

We've been really into Micro-Nutrient dishes after watching Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. So our new flat mate Ryan made a Delicious Cauliflower Crusted Pizza, mostly vegetarian ingredients with some cheese and eggs. Compared to our standard meat filled meals ie Macro-Nutrients, the Micro-Nutrients still can provide all the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and essential proteins that you get from meat.

This Awesome Recipe is full of healthy foods when baked make an fantastic alternative to pizza.

 - Cauliflower:      Nuval Score - 100

 - Eggs:                 Nuval Score - 33

 - Mozzarella:       Nuval Score - 23

 - Feta Cheese:     Nuval Score - 28

 - Tomatos:           Nuval Score - 96

 - Garlic:               Nuval Score - 91

 - Jalapeños:         Nuval Score - 99

 - Mushrooms:      Nuval Score - 96

 - Bell Peppers:    Nuval Score - 94

 - Fresh Basil:       Nuval Score - 100

Sprinkle a bit of Olive Oil to brown the crust and add Pink Himalayan Salt to taste. A Healthy Press alternative to a classic Italian Classic I would definitely recommend everyone trying!!

Enjoy!!

Juice Spinach

Not sure if you know this but Spinach has a PERFECT 100 Nuval Score!! For those new to the Nuval game it is a great tool to tell what foods are good vs disguised as good but really bad... Example:

• Quaker Steel Oats Oatmeal: Nuval Score 60

• Quaker Chewy Granola Bar: Nuval Score 13

Not to pick on Quaker but this is a prime example of where Junk Food can be advertised as Health Food. Anyways back to Juicing. The point I'm trying to make is that Spinach is what is called a Superfood!! Meaning they are jammed packed with Immune Boosting/Disease Fighting Vitamins, Minerals & Antioxidants... Spinach for example has super amazing health benefits:

• Vitamin K: Strengthens Bones!!

• Beta Carotene: Super Cancer Fighter

• Lipoic Acid: Regulates Blood Sugar

• Potassium: Reduces Risk of Heart Disease

• Vitamin A: Enhances Night Vision

• Fiber: Helps Lose Weight

• Iron: Improves Brain Activity

• Lutein: No One Wants Cataracts

• Niacin: Lowers Bad Cholesterol

• Riboflavin: Processes Fats & Proteins

• Phytoecdysteriods... For Popeye Strength

Now you can't overdose on spinach but just a quick word of warning that a cup full of spinach juice is not the most appealing drink however a handful when mixed with green apples or cucumber will facilitate the above benefits while being quite enjoyable at the same time... 

Our Incredible Juicer

It was a Big Day in the lives of L & E... We bought a Juicer!! So we raided the produce section to start experimenting!! Our first concoction consisted of the following... I call it The Ginger Hulk!!

 - Fresh Spinach: Nuval Score 100

 - Green Apples: Nuval Score 96

 - Cucumbers: Nuval Score 93

 - Parsley: Nuval Score 99

 - Ginger: Nuval Score 87

We even made a homemade Tomato Soup from roasted Garlic, Onion & Tomatoes... Fresh Juice is a quick, easy and surprisingly filling snack or breakfast idea jam packed with all sorts of essential vitamins and nutrients!! Super excited about the possibilities mixing Fruits & Vegetables!! Some great ingredients I am looking play with:

 - Beetroot: Nuval Score 99

 - Blueberries: Nuval Score 100

 - Pomegranate: Nuval Score 91

 - Celery: Nuval Score 100

 - Lemon & Mint: Nuval Score 99

 - Red Peppers: Nuval Score 99

 - Jalepeno Peppers: Nuval Score 99

 - Bananas: Nuval Score 91

 - Grapefruit: Nuval Score 99

 - Kale: Nuval Score 100

 - Kiwi: Nuval Score 100

 - Carrots: Nuval Score 99

Check out the links to learn more about the Health Benefits of each Ingredient!! I strongly recommend for anyone interested in Healthy Living or Mixology to get one...

Happy Blending!!

Healthy Seared Salmon

A thousand apologies to my 10 followers that I haven't posted a recipe in a while but the long wait is now over! I present to you: Healthy Seared Salmon with Roasted Vegetables...

• 2 Healthy Salmon Steaks: Nuval Score 87

                                       with

• 3 Small Broccoli Bundles: Nuval Score 100

                                         or 

• 1 Large Asparagus Stalk: Nuval Score 100

Sprinkle the Fish with Pink Himalayan Salt, Fresh Ground Pepper, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder & the ever crucial Smoked Paprika... Sear in a pan brushed with Olive Oil & Pressed Garlic!!

Now the key to these delicious roasted vegetables is to preheat the oven to 425 °F and place veggies on foil over a cookie sheet or something... But before they start cooking roll them around in some Olive Oil with a dash of Pink Himalayan Salt, Fresh Ground Pepper, & Fresh Garlic.

We like to switch between the Broccoli & Asparagus to mix it up a bit but, as you can tell from the Nuval Scores, they are both amazingly healthy side dishes; tasty too!!

Not only is Salmon super tasty and high in protein but it also has a multitude of health benefits... The Omego-3 helps lower bad cholesterol, raises good cholesterol, sparks brain activity, speeds up your metabolism, lowers blood sugar, etc etc etc...

It's easier than swimming up stream. Enjoy!! Many compliments to Chef L...

Healthy Chicken Chili

Ever since I was little I associated Chili with Skiing on a small icy slope in Southern Wisconsin... Served in a paper bowl this spicy, tomato based, ground beef stocked chili covered in cheddar cheese and oyster crackers I always had an impression of Chili being Greasy & Fattening. This jaded my opinion for yearssssssss until L made Healthy Chicken Chili compliments of @Ellie_Krieger & @FoodNetwork...

The notion of chili in the desert seems a little ironic but this White Chili has some magical properties that works in hot cold wet dry fertile barren etc etc climates... Bottom line this chili is Amazing!! 

2 Stalks Diced Celery - Nuval Score 96

3 Medium Poblano Peppers - Nuval Score 94

1 Medium Diced Onion - Nuval Score 93

1 Clove Minced Garlic - Nuval Score 96

1 Pound White Meat Chicken - Nuval Score 39

2 Cans Cannellini Beans - Nuval Score 57

1 Can Chick Peas - Nuval Score 88

1/4 Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt - Nuval Score 94

Mix everything in 4 cups of low sodium Chicken Broth. Spice it up with some Coriander, Cayenne Pepper, Cilantro & Oregano to your likings... Add fresh lime if you go a bit overboard on the pepper, I recommend you do!! Creates interesting dinner conversation. Reviews are as follows... Enjoy!!

"It has a lingering flavor that I don't want to go away!" Eric

"Oh it was good... real good." Drew

"I'm sweating..." Laura

Healthy Beef Lettuce Wraps

L and I have been cooking together for almost 4 months now... by cooking together i mean she cooks, i sometimes help and clean the kitchen occasionally. We've probably tried 25 or 30 new recipes and only a few really have stuck out that we include in our repertoire. 

Fresh from the Garden being one...

However tonight we stumbled upon a fantastic recipe from For the Love of Cooking for Beef Lettuce Wraps. Follow the link to get a step by step assembly... A few notes, tweaks & changes below!!

Green Onions - Nuval Score 100

Fresh Lettuce - Nuval Scope 100

Shredded Carrots - Nuval Score 99

Quinoa - Nuval Score 91

Flank Steak - Nuval Score 30

I played Sous Chef when L was at the gym since I've been working out all day. First preparing the marinade; low sodium soy sauce, apple vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and a little oil. Dip the steak in the marinade and roll up in a ziplock bag then stick in the fridge for an hour or so.

Our main substitution was the protein packed Quinoa for rice... highly recommended. The dipping sauce was similar to the marinade which added loads of flavor but next time we plan to add other dipping options; Peanut Satay, Sweet & Sour, or my favorite Spicy Szechuan!! Make it your own...

The Healthy Guacamole

Just for the record, if anyone read my blog yesterday, I did not make it to the gym this morning as I was wrapped up in a blanket battle last night. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and think I'll sleep much better after tonight's wonderful mexican food I miss so much. I credit Kalyn's Kitchen for the awesome tacos!!

On the recipe it suggests a variety of other condiments to put on the tacos; hot sauce, black olives, and my all time favorite... Guacamole!! However, spiced it up a bit with my patented recipe which I've been keeping a secret until so both of my blog followers can reap the healthy benefits of Avocados, Nuval Scope: 89...

The Press' Healthy Guacamole:

2 Fresh Avocados - The best are the squishy ones!! Mash with a fork before adding the rest...

100 grams of green salsa - Preferably from El Meson in Schaumburg IL but most will do.

100 grams of low fat cottage cheese - Great substitution for sour cream!! 

Mix well and add chili powder (or chopped jalapeños) to taste. I like mine spicy... Enjoy!!