Hopefully this interests you - Cancer fighting dinner & kid friendly!

Hello friends!

I am doing a quick blog about our dinner tonight to share with some of you who may have a passion for healthy eating too! I did some reading during kids nap time today which sparked me to share our dinner with you! 

I have read the book Life over Cancer about two years ago with my mom and since spent many hours reading online, books, news articles, etc. I really enjoy educating myself about many things and one of my favorites is diet. I love to cook and to know what I am eating…I am the ultimate label reader! Anywhoooo….this was dinner at our house tonight! 

Adults: Salmon & Kale patties with brussels

Kids: Salmon & Kale patties with raspberries 

I usually make salmon patties and we all love them but thanks to Pinterest I got the idea of adding Kale to them for added health benefits. I then got creative and added my own "cancer fighting" spin to them…packing them full of things that combat cancer…because why not?

Recipe:

2- 6 oz cans of WILD alaskan salmon

1 cup of finely chopped organic kale

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves of garlic chopped

2 organic eggs

1/2 cup filtered water

2 Tablespoons of flour

2 Tablespoons of organic flaxseeds

2 Tablespoons of stoneground mustard

Pinch of salt, pepper, chili powder for flavor

Salmon we use purchased from Costco in bulk

Mix all ingredients together and spoon into a hot skillet with olive oil cook until brown on each side and cooked through. 

Flaxseed tip - can be ground in a coffee grinder
 for finer texture

Kale we use- also purchased from Costco in bulk

This was very easy and BONUS they are kid approved. It is very important to purchase WILD canned salmon and not farmed! Also, be careful even with the mustard you purchase. Read the back…are there preservatives and food coloring added? If so…find another one!! 

Little John Brady eating what I called "chicken & avocado" burger…haha white lie? He liked it!! 

We served our Salmon & Kale patties with sautéed brussels seasoned solely with salt, pepper and chopped garlic. 

Why this meal is good for you?

Wild Salmon & flaxseeds:

are packed with Omega 3's which reduce inflammation and are believed to restrict tumor growth. Flaxseeds specifically can be important to women combating breast cancer or looking to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.

Kale: 

is high in iron, packed with antioxidants, a great detox food and also reduces inflammation.  Kale is listed as one of the top cancer fighting foods.  

Garlic:

helps boost your immune system and also in on the list of cancer fighting foods. Garlic also helps cleanse your liver. Several compounds in garlic may have anti-cancer properties, but compounds of one type in particular—the allyl sulfur compounds—are said to play a major role. These compounds may help the body get rid of cancer-causing chemicals and help cause cancer cells to die naturally. There have also been claims that garlic has immune-boosting properties that may reduce cancer growth and help fight off diseases such as the common cold. These finds are still being studied.

Brussels:

one of the vegetables that fall under the "plant-blased diet" rich in cruciferous vegetables. These vegetables are all important for our health and each have their own substances for warding off many health problems.