RECIPE: Delicious and Healthier Chicken Salad

Delicious and Healthier Chicken Salad RecipeCourtesy: Dietitian Alix Shantz of Achieving Your BestPrep: 25 minTotal: 1 hour and 25 minServings: 6 Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts1 cup celery {chopped}3 green onions {chopped}1 cup red grapes, quartered½ cup slivered almonds1 tsp fresh parsley1 cup plain Greek yogurt2 tbsp lemon juice¼ tsp garlic powder½ tsp oregano1 tbsp honey¼…

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RECIPE: DIY Electrolyte Drink

DIY Electrolyte Water to keep you hydrated this summerRecipe courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Ingredients: 2 cups water1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon and/or lime juice1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt1/2 tsp honey Directions: Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Shake well. Serve chilled or over ice.You can store the drink in your…

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RECIPE: Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Turkey Lettuce WrapsCourtesy: Dietitian Alix Shantz of Achieving Your Best Lettuce wraps are a delicious Asian style dish! They are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Using low sodium soy sauce and ground turkey cuts down on the amount of total fat and salt; two items that would normally be too high in restaurant…

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RECIPE: Cancer Fighting Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: 4 c. arugula (packed)1/2 c. walnuts1/2 c. almonds2 garlic cloves1 Tbsp lemon rind1 pinch cayenne pepper1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese1 tsp salt1 c. olive oil Directions: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended. Slowly add the olive oil while the processor is running until a paste is formed. Serve with…

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RECIPE: Sweet and Spicy Salmon

Courtesy: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, LD, CSSD Ingredients: 1/2 c. Pineapple juice1/4 c. Lemon juice4 (5-6 oz each) Salmon filets1/2 Tbsp Brown sugar1 Tbsp chili powder1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cinnamon Directions: Combine the pineapple juice and lemon juice in a large plastic zip lock bag. Place salmon inthe bag and marinate for at…

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RECIPE: Rosemary Roasted Almonds

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Rosemary Roasted AlmondsCourtesy: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Ingredients: 3 cups of raw almonds2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary)1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add seasoned almonds to a baking…

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