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This recipe uses mashed beans as a base rather than the usual tomato sauce or pesto. The delicious result is more protein and a very tasty pizza.

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Go ahead and try YOGA!

Health Coach Corner - by Maria Hicks

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Grilled Rosemary-Salmon Skewers Recipe

Quick Info:

Servings

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Total Time: 26 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh, minced
• 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, Kosher (or substitute Braggs amino soy product)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
• 1 pounds fish, salmon fillet, center-cut, skinned, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pint(s) tomato(es), cherry

Recipe Tip:

• To oil the grill rack: oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Don't use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
• Make sure to buy omega-3 rich wild-caught salmon instead of farm raised.

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 

2. Combine rosemary, oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add salmon; toss to coat. Alternating the salmon and tomatoes, divide among eight 12-inch skewers.

3. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the skewers, carefully turning once, until the salmon is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

 

Calories: 246, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 211mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Total Fat: 15g, Carbs: 4g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Protein: 23g 

Carb Choices: 0.5

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Health Coach Corner by Maria Hicks

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New Perils in a Connected World – by Stew Nelson

With all the data breaches in the news lately, it is becoming obvious that we are not doing a very good job of securing our data. No doubt there, are some clever hackers out there are smart enough to penetrate even DOD and bank firewalls but there are still many breaches we read about that could easily have been prevented with common sense and a few simple tips. Here are three easily implemented tips for you to consider:

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Four Seasons of Insurance - by Sam Engardio

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By Maria Hicks

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Toss those store-bought sauces and dressings, and top your foods with homemade (or semi homemade) versions instead. That way, you can control the fat — and perfect the taste. Try this recipe below with or without the steak or substitute chicken, pork, seafood or fish.

Cut down on oil. A homemade (or semi homemade) salad dressing should contain more vinegar, lemon juice, or orange juice than oil to keep calories in check, says registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, LDN, author of The Flexitarian Diet and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. You’ll need to adapt standard recipes, which usually call for more oil. Enjoy!

Grilled Beef and Avocado Salad With Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

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