Salmon is high in selenium, that is required for thyroid hormone metabolism and reproductive health.
It is also a rich source of omega 3 essential fatty acids that is also required for reproductive health, hormone health and aids in reducing inflammation. Salmons omega 3 content also assists in blood flow to the reproductive organs. These essential fats can also be nourishing to cervical mucus.
Salmon is a good source of iron and can assist in providing healthy endometrial lining thickness.
For perimenopausal women the vitamin B6 content may aid in reducing depression, increase energy and combat hot flashes. Salmon is also considered a bone boosting food with its rich source of vitamin D.
Salmon is great for the whole family. With its rich nutrient levels, salmon is excellent for the skin, is a great source of protein, benefits mood and concentration and contains astaxanthin, an antioxidant which gives salmon its rich pink colour.
Healthy Salmon Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
90g salmon
Half diced avocado
1 1/2 cups of brown rice
3/4 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp kewpie mayo
seaweed
1 tsp sriracha sauce
Vegetables of your choice, roughly chopped (chilli, capsicum, cucumber, green onion)
1 or 2 ice cubes if cooked with left overs
Method:
- Crush the salmon using a fork in a bowl and add rice
- If using leftovers add ice on top and cover with baking paper. Put bowl in microwave for about 2 minutes.
- After heating, remove ice and baking paper.
- Add soy sauce, kewpie mayo and sriracha sauce and mix well
- Add avocado and vegetables of your choice
- Use seaweed to scoop rice or simply mix it into the dish
- Enjoy!