{"id":565,"date":"2021-09-16T15:06:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T15:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.cookingenie.com\/content\/?p=565"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:26:23","slug":"healthy-ingredients-salmon-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/healthy-ingredients-salmon-its-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Ingredients\u2014Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These days, lots of us are looking for a better way to get more healthy protein in our diets. We love eating pork, beef, chicken, and other meats, but let\u2019s face it, they\u2019re not always the healthiest. Luckily, there\u2019s one source of protein you already know that\u2019s tasty, widely available, and incredibly healthy. That protein, of course, is <strong>salmon<\/strong>. That\u2019s right, flaky, delicious, and beloved by many, salmon is also a true powerhouse health food. And if you\u2019re looking for a healthy protein to include into your diet more regularly, look no further than salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-benefits-of-salmon\"><strong>Health Benefits of Salmon <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Salmon is full of all sorts of healthy nutrients. It\u2019s one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids, which are considered essential fat to include in a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/the-path-to-a-healthier-you-building-a-balanced-diet\/\" title=\"The Path to a Healthier You: Building a Balanced Diet\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"161\">healthy diet<\/a>. Omega 3 fatty acids can help promote heart health, lower blood pressure, and even reduce your risk of cancer. Salmon is also high in other important vitamins such as B vitamins and potassium. Plus, a single 4-ounce serving of salmon may have as much as 25 grams of protein. All told, consuming salmon 2-3 times a week can have health benefits ranging from weight loss, reduced inflammation, improved brain health, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(<strong>Also Read<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/healthy-ingredients-tahini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy ingredients \u2013 Tahini<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these health benefits of salmon come with a relatively low-calorie count and mostly unsaturated fats, making it a healthier choice than many other meats. Plus, salmon is delicious and versatile, as it can be prepared many different ways and still have great taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salmon Prepared the CookinGenie Way<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to incorporate more salmon into your diet, look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>CookinGenie<\/strong><\/em>.<\/a> If you\u2019re not used to cooking with salmon, you may not be sure what to do with it, or if you cook with salmon often, you may just be out of ideas. That\u2019s where CookinGenie comes in. Our talented genies currently offer more than 15 different dishes using the superfood salmon! And these dishes are as unique as the genies themselves, showcasing its delicious versatility with a wide variety of preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genie <em><strong>Rashidah Shabazz<\/strong><\/em> serves salmon 3 different ways on her menu, including a <em><strong>citrus-ginger salmon<\/strong><\/em> and\u00a0 <em><strong>lemon-balsamic salmon<\/strong><\/em>, so you could take your salmon to the far east or to Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our genie <em><strong>Lashondre\u2019a Lenor<\/strong><\/em> offers a creative twist, quite literally, on salmon by serving a stunning entr\u00e9e of <em><strong>braided salmon<\/strong><\/em>, which a whole side of salmon, expertly braided and roasted just like a loaf of challah bread. But if you\u2019re in the mood for something more classic, like a simple, wholesome entr\u00e9e of <strong><em>s<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>eared salmon with rice pilaf and green beans<\/strong><\/em>, she has you covered there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not all whole salmon either, genie <em><strong>Vanessa Calhoun<\/strong><\/em> serves a delicious <em><strong>Salmon Croquette<\/strong><\/em>, which is tender shreds of roasted salmon, rolled up into balls, breaded, and fried into a crispy, addicting snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019d like salmon on a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/glossary\/salads\/\" title=\"Salads\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"6052\">salad<\/a>, look no further than genie <em><strong>Courtney White<\/strong><\/em>, who serves a flaky filet of salmon on top of a <strong><em>classic Caesar salad<\/em><\/strong> with homemade dressing and croutons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few of the delectable salmon dishes CookinGenie has to offer. They\u2019re just as healthy as they are delicious, to see all of the amazing ways you can enjoy salmon with CookinGenie, check out our <strong><em>menu<\/em><\/strong> and book a genie today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/11-benefits-of-salmon#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/11-benefits-of-salmon#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, lots of us are looking for a better way to get more healthy protein in our diets. We love eating pork, beef, chicken, and other meats, but let\u2019s face it, they\u2019re not always the healthiest. Luckily, there\u2019s one source of protein you already know that\u2019s tasty, widely available, and incredibly healthy. 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