Baked Salmon topped off with garlic, brown rice, fruit salad with a glass of lemonade would be considered very healthy. Each side have their own health benefits, some more than others yet tied together they make a strong heart healthy meal.
According to Healthline, salmon contains Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, Vitamin B, and potassium (11 Health Benefits of Salmon 2018). These nutrients are needed to thrive in life because of the beneficial effects they have on the body. Omega 3 fatty acids are linked lower rates of depression and lower triglyceride levels, which is connected to heart disease (The Facts on Omega-3 Fatty Acids n.d). Protein helps build muscles and also assists with muscle repair. Vitamin B is connected to turning consumed food …show more content…
Allicin acts as an antioxidant because of the medical properties it has. Vitamin B6 supports brain function and Vitamin C supports the immune system (11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic n.d). Manganese is used for developing bone structure and is linked with bone metabolism (Babcock, J 2018). Garlic is also very low calorie which makes it perfect as a topping (11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic n.d).
Brown rice is low in calories yet high in fiber. Fiber lowers the cholesterol level in your body thus preventing bodily issues. Proven to be an excellent source of thiamine and magnesium, it also has protein (Szalay, J 2015). Thiamine, also referred to as Vitamin B1, converts carbohydrates into glucose. Called the “anti-stress” vitamin, it assists the immune system (Vitamin B1 n.d). Magnesium unlike manganese, is important for keeping blood pressure levels in check. Brown rice contains protein which makes it great for one’s appetite (Szalay, J …show more content…
Pineapples have Vitamin C, manganese, fiber and bromelain (Szalay, J 2018). Bromelin a compound that hasn’t been mentioned before in this paper, have a chance of reducing the mucus in a person’s nose if they suffer from a cold but it’s primarily used for reducing inflammation in the nose (Szalay, J 2018). Strawberries are made up of Polyphenol, fiber, potassium, folic acid. Polyphenol assist with preventing cardiovascular disease and folic acid is required for preventing birth defects in babies (Strawberries: Benefits, nutrients, and risks 2017)). Kiwi is a special fruit that has Vitamin A, B, E, potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber, actinidia, folate, Omega 3 fatty acids. All of these nutrients are needed for proper blood functioning (Borah, P 2018). Bananas have Fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, folate, niacin, riboflavin, B6 ( 11 Surprising Benefits of Banana 2018). Riboflavin, also referred to as vitamin B, assists with cell growth (RIBOFLAVIN: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings. n.d). Niacin, another B vitamin, helps with cholesterol levels (Babcock, J 2018). Oranges primarily contain Vitamin C, fiber, potassium (11 Health Benefits of Oranges 2015). Grapes have Vitamin K, A, C, B6, also contains thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,and folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and more (17 Surprising Benefits of Grapes
According to Healthline, salmon contains Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, Vitamin B, and potassium (11 Health Benefits of Salmon 2018). These nutrients are needed to thrive in life because of the beneficial effects they have on the body. Omega 3 fatty acids are linked lower rates of depression and lower triglyceride levels, which is connected to heart disease (The Facts on Omega-3 Fatty Acids n.d). Protein helps build muscles and also assists with muscle repair. Vitamin B is connected to turning consumed food …show more content…
Allicin acts as an antioxidant because of the medical properties it has. Vitamin B6 supports brain function and Vitamin C supports the immune system (11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic n.d). Manganese is used for developing bone structure and is linked with bone metabolism (Babcock, J 2018). Garlic is also very low calorie which makes it perfect as a topping (11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic n.d).
Brown rice is low in calories yet high in fiber. Fiber lowers the cholesterol level in your body thus preventing bodily issues. Proven to be an excellent source of thiamine and magnesium, it also has protein (Szalay, J 2015). Thiamine, also referred to as Vitamin B1, converts carbohydrates into glucose. Called the “anti-stress” vitamin, it assists the immune system (Vitamin B1 n.d). Magnesium unlike manganese, is important for keeping blood pressure levels in check. Brown rice contains protein which makes it great for one’s appetite (Szalay, J …show more content…
Pineapples have Vitamin C, manganese, fiber and bromelain (Szalay, J 2018). Bromelin a compound that hasn’t been mentioned before in this paper, have a chance of reducing the mucus in a person’s nose if they suffer from a cold but it’s primarily used for reducing inflammation in the nose (Szalay, J 2018). Strawberries are made up of Polyphenol, fiber, potassium, folic acid. Polyphenol assist with preventing cardiovascular disease and folic acid is required for preventing birth defects in babies (Strawberries: Benefits, nutrients, and risks 2017)). Kiwi is a special fruit that has Vitamin A, B, E, potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber, actinidia, folate, Omega 3 fatty acids. All of these nutrients are needed for proper blood functioning (Borah, P 2018). Bananas have Fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, folate, niacin, riboflavin, B6 ( 11 Surprising Benefits of Banana 2018). Riboflavin, also referred to as vitamin B, assists with cell growth (RIBOFLAVIN: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings. n.d). Niacin, another B vitamin, helps with cholesterol levels (Babcock, J 2018). Oranges primarily contain Vitamin C, fiber, potassium (11 Health Benefits of Oranges 2015). Grapes have Vitamin K, A, C, B6, also contains thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,and folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and more (17 Surprising Benefits of Grapes