Smoked Salmon Meals Are a Great Change of Pace

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Are you the one who does most of the cooking for your family? It can get monotonous to cook the same family favorites day after day, especially if you have little ones or other picky eaters who won't try new foods. It can be frustrating, can't it, when you're dying to branch out, but you have your families needs to consider as well? It may seem like you're going to be stuck with macaroni and cheese and baked chicken for the rest of your life, but that just isn't true. Why not give a smoked salmon meal a try?

You may be wondering how in the world you're going to get your picky eaters to try smoked salmon, but don't worry, we'll get to that in a minute. First, let's talk about why a smoked salmon meal is such a good option. The first reason is for your health. Did you know that smoked salmon is low in calories? Surprising, I know, but smoked salmon has less calories than the same portion of even baked chicken. This makes it a great low calorie option for the protein in your meal.

Smoked salmon meals also have other health benefits as well. Smoked salmon is a great source of omega three fatty acids, which are important for your kids, and essential for the adults in the family? What are omega three fatty acids, you may be asking? Well, it's possible that you've read about them in the paper, or heard about them on the news. Omega three's are naturally found in salmon, and their an important part of heart health. So eating foods rich in them, like smoked salmon, is a great idea.

Smoked salmon meals are also great because smoked salmon is such a versatile ingredient, and can be used in so many different ways. It's also something that has a rich, bold taste that almost everyone loves, including kids. Studies have shown that young children will eat only half of the ingredients you introduce, so as you try to expand their palate, it's important to introduce a lot. It has also been shown that it can take up to ten tries to get a small child to appreciate a new taste, so don't give up!

There are many great and easy meals that you can make with smoked salmon. One of my favorites is smoked salmon alfredo. It's simple, easy, and rich, and your family is sure to love it. Simply cook some of your favorite whole wheat pasta until it's al dente, and cover it with a low fat alfredo sauce. To this, sprinkle liberally some smoked salmon chunks. It's a simple and delicious smoked salmon meal the family will enjoy.

So what are you waiting for, it's the perfect time to create a delicious smoked salmon meal for your family. It's simple, and not time consuming, and you know it will be great for them. It's a wonderful way to introduce a new food, and get yourself out of your culinary box!

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