Omega Salmon Salad Recipe: Toronto Nutritionist

Jane Durst Pulkys from www.creativehealth.ca teaches a simple recipe for getting your body’s daily omega 3, 6 and 9 requirements.

Many people have heard about the importance of these vital oils but what are essential fatty acids and why are they so important? Essential fatty acids such as omega 3, 6 & 9 are not naturally occurring within the body. These oils must be ingested through foods or supplementation.

Essential fatty acids help with creating healthy cells, in the development and function of the brain and nervous system and help to regulate the thyroid and adrenal glands. These oils are natural anti-inflamitory’s and can help with autoimmune diseases.

In this simple recipe, I teach you how you can satisfy all of your daily essential fatty acid requirements in one great tasting meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of arugula

• 1/2 cup salmon

• 3/4 cup of chopped tomato

• 2 tbsp of chopped onion

• 5 whole walnuts

• 1/4 of an avocado diced

• 2 tbsp flax seed oil

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Add a bed of arugula salad mix to the bottom of your bowl. Add salmon, chopped tomato’s, onion, walnuts and avocado. Mix flax seed oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over salad and serve.