How to get the most nutrients out of food. This week: Smoked salmon
1. CHOOSE WILD
. Some farmed salmon has only half the amount of heart-healthy omega-3 fats it used to, because farmers are using cheaper feed for the fish.
2. MAKE A SALAD.
Mix with potato and asparagus and add a yoghurt or creme fraiche dressing for a powerhouse of B vitamins that will help combat stress and keep the nervous system healthy.
3. WHIP UP AN OMELETTE WITH FETA.
Smoked salmon is rich in vitamin D, which, when combined with the calcium-rich feta, makes a combination that’s great for strong bones.
4. ADD TO LEEK AND POTATO SOUP.
Tossing in a few smoked salmon strips just before serving turns this into an even more nutritious meal with B vitamins and healthy omega-3 fats.
5. HAVE IT WITH A BLOODY MARY OR BUCKS FIZZ.
Orange and tomato juice both supply potassium, a mineral that helps offset the blood pressure-raising effect of the salt in the smoked salmon.