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Some Health Benefits of Salmon:

“The omega-3s found in salmon lock moisture into skin cells, encouraging the production of strong collagen and elastin fibers, which contribute to more youthful looking skin. Omega-3s have also been known to alleviate skin blemishes and maintain a good luster of the hair. Omega-3s provide nourishment to hair follicles, helping hair grow healthy and preventing hair loss. A rich supply of proteins is also important for hair growth. The high protein content of salmon helps maintain strong, healthy hair. [Not to mention maintaining & building muscle!]

Research on fish intake and joint protection has shown that the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon can be converted by the body into three types of compounds that prevent chronic inflammation. What’s especially interesting is that it combines these anti-inflammatory benefits with anti-inflammatory relief related not to fat but to protein.

Recent studies show the presence of bioactive peptides in salmon may support healthy joint cartilage and other types of tissue. One bioactive peptide named calcitonin has been of special interest because it is also made in the human body by the thyroid gland, and we know that it helps regulate and stabilize the balance of collagen and minerals in bone and surrounding tissue. Such peptides may combine with salmon’s omega-3 molecules to provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits for joints. The incredibly high content of vitamin D and selenium found in salmon have also been shown to be key agents in preventing unwanted inflammation.” - SOURCE

CONFESSION TIME….Smoked Salmon is my WEAKNESS. I have to stay away from the refrigerator or I could seriously eat an entire package. =P

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(You don’t even need to be fit to do it!)

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submitted by etherealdestruction

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CHOCOLATE BLACK BEAN PROTEIN BROWNIES

WET INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Egg Whites
• 1-15 oz Can Black Beans
• 1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1-4oz Organic Unsweetened AppleSauce
• 3/4 Cup Water

DRY INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 Cup Xylitol Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2  Cup Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 Cup Organic Coconut Flour
• 2 Scoops Chocolate Casein
• 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Baking Cocoa

DIRECTIONS: Click here!

Nutrition Per Brownie:

• 80 Calories
• 1 gram Fat
• 12 grams Carbohydrates
• 5 grams Fiber
• 1 gram Sugar
• 6 grams Protein

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