Well That's Fishy!

October is associated mostly with... Halloween, truck loads of candy, thoughts about the impending holidays and... Fish?

THAT'S RIGHT!

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The Five S's

Have you been getting the 5 S's?

The Five S's - Boulder Nutrition | Examiner.com

I will dine on iodine

I will dine on iodine - Boulder Nutrition | Examiner.com

Heart the right fish

What is your favorite type of fish?

Heart the right fish - Boulder Nutrition | Examiner.com

A holiday for all season(ings)

What are your favorite HERBS?


A holiday for all season(ings)

Cave for caviar

YUM - Fish Eggs!


Cave for caviar

Caveman cuisine ranks supreme

LOVE THIS FINDING considering this is how I eat pretty much! YAY!

Caveman cuisine ranks supreme - Boulder Nutrition | Examiner.com

HAPPY FOOD!

Around this time of year people start getting stressed out because the holidays are around the corner and depressed because day light savings make the sun set earlier... and oh right: the weather pretty much "always" stinks and it's cold!


Well I just came across a list of some of the happiest foods in the world... and if you eat happy foods, you become happy because after all, you are what you eat, RIGHT?!


Ready... Set... Happy Foods!
(And yes the rainbow is completely necessary! ha ha)

- Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, Tuna, Sable Fish(Black Cod), Anchovies & Eel

(AKA: Fatty-Fish or Free Ranged Red Meat full of omega-3 fatty acids & Vitamin D!)

- Spinach, Romaine, Kale, Arugula, Swiss Chard & Mustard Greens

(AKA: Leafy Green Vegetables)

- Flaxseeds, Hempseeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds & Sesame Seeds

(AKA: High in Healthy Fat Seeds)

- Omega-3 &/or Vitamin D Enriched Foods

(AKA: Eggs & Mushrooms)

- Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Broccoli, Asparagus & Artichokes

(AKA: Foods with Folic Acid & Soluble Fiber - to keep things regular... and we all know how happy we can be when we are! ha ha)

- Leeks, Onions, Garlic, Scallions, Shallots & Garlic

(AKA: Any vegetable in the Allium family)

- Seaweed

(AKA: Basically everything that comes from the sea/ocean is HAPPY! Expect in Nemo's case when he couldn't find home... but he eventually did, just remember that! ha ha)

My Favorite Salad... Any Season!

So I have a 100% French background and have grown up feasting on delicious French food... I have many favorites but my TOP favorite in terms of salads is definitely the Nicoise! Such an amazing combination of flavors & textures with so many health benefits, there are too many to count... I have decided I would like to share this amazing recipes with all of you because I want everyone else to savor such a delicious FEAST of a salad!

SALAD NICOISE

- Canned or Fresh Seared Ahi Tuna or Salmon

- Anchovies

- Hard Boiled Eggs

- Mixed Greens

- Green Beans

- Kalamata Olives

- Capers

- Artichoke Hearts

- Red Onion Slices

- Cherry &/or Plum Tomatoes

- Bell Peppers

Dressing Ingredients:

- White wine vinegar

- Extra Virgin Olive Oil

- Salt & Pepper

- Grated Lemon Zest

- Fresh Minced Thyme

So there you have it... a delicious and nutritious lunch/dinner recipe that I just absolutely adore... as my French Father ALWAYS says before we eat: "BON APPETITE!"