April Anti-Inflammatory Dinners: What to Cook (April 10)
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This week’s menu, April Anti-Inflammatory Dinners, focuses on reducing sugar and adding inflammatory-fighting ingredients to our weeknight meals. These healthy dinners also happen to be diabetes-friendly too.
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As we do in most of our weekly dinner menus, we like to focus on eating a good balance of healthy fats, lean protein and complex carbohydrates.
Skipping added sugar and focusing on an anti-inflammatory diet is a healthy way to live. Much like the Mediterranean Diet lifestyle so many of us follow.
Let’s start by looking at a list of foods considered by registered dieticians to have inflammatory-fighting properties.
Low Sugar and Anti-Inflammatory Food List
Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD has put together this list of foods considered to be anti-inflammatory and low in sugar. Try to incorporate more of these in your daily diet.
- Berries
- Apples
- Stone Fruits: Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Plums
- Grapes
- Citrus: Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes
- Pomegranates
- Tomatoes
- Olive Oil
- Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, Kale, Chard
- Nuts and Nut Butters: Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios
- Fatty Fish: Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Sardines
- Unsweetened Dairy, Kefir, Yogurt
- Beans
- Lentils
- Whole Grains
- Avocados
- Seeds
April Anti-Inflammatory Dinners Menu
Monday’s dinner is a hardy and healthy one pot lentil dinner that makes enough for lunches throughout the week. Serve with greens and slices of whole grain bread, or whole grain pitas (my favorite) if needed.
Tuesday’s dinner is a healthy bowl of spring flavors with a simple pasta and shrimp meal that comes together in minutes!
Wednesday’s dinner is a one-pot Mexican quinoa dish packed with flavor and healthy, anti-inflammatory ingredients. Another satisfying dinner to feed your hardy eaters! Serve with all the Mexican condiments you love like avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, etc.
Thursday’s dinner is a filling seafood salad made with couscous. Did you know that the selenium in couscous can boost your immune system? “This antioxidant helps reduce inflammation and boosts immunity by lowering oxidative stress in your body.” Couscous is also a good source of protein.
Friday’s dinner is a quick and healthy main dish salad, perfect to end the week on. Consider prepping chicken breasts ahead and this salad is ready in 15 minutes or less!
Treats: For quick and healthy breakfast or snack options, we have Mediterranean Egg Muffins you can make ahead. For a second option, energy bites that are delicious, healthy, and refined sugar-free!
Have a beautiful week!
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April Anti-Inflammatory Dinners: What to Cook (April 10)
- Monday: Curry Lentil Soup (Dairy Free)
- Tuesday: Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp
- Wednesday: One Pot Mexican Quinoa
- Thursday: Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Salmon
- Friday: 15 Minute Chicken Taco Salad
- Treat: Mediterranean Baked Oatmeal Cups & Date Pistachio Bites
April Anti-Inflammatory Dinners: What to Cook (April 10)
These April Anti-Inflammatory Dinners focus on reducing sugar and adding inflammatory-fighting ingredients to our weeknight meals.
Monday: Curry Lentil Soup
Make a big pot for delicious lunches throughout the week too! Whole grain bread makes this meal filling, satisfying, and anti-inflammatory too.
Tuesday: Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp
"Yogurt makes a fine substitute for cream in the sauce for this easy pasta recipe. Just warm the yogurt (do not boil) and add some pasta-cooking water to thin it out. Lemon and fresh basil brighten up the whole-wheat pasta and complement the shrimp in this quick dinner recipe."
Wednesday: One Pan Mexican Quinoa
"One Pan Mexican Quinoa that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Add this to your collection of quinoa recipes for a great weeknight recipe that is ready under 30 minutes."
Thursday: Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Smoked Salmon
Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a light and healthy salad, lightly dressed in olive oil, and topped with incredibly delicious smoked salmon. Quick and easy and ready in minutes!
Friday: 15 Minute Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
This Chicken Taco Salad recipe is quick, hearty, and delicious! Packed with taco flavors, chicken, juicy tomatoes, beans, corn, cheese, and an easy, easy Taco Dressing. It's healthy, protein-rich, and so wonderfully yummy-- in 15 minutes!
Healthy Mediterranean Egg Muffins
These Mediterranean Egg Muffins are a delicious way to enjoy a healthy breakfast. Simple to make, perfect for making ahead and having ready for quick morning meals, or protein-rich snacks. Packed with healthy Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, they are a go-to in the mornings.
Savory Date & Pistachio Bites
"A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board."
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