When you’re the person who cooks most of your families meals, it can be hard trying to come up with new meal ideas. Sure, you’d love to introduce them to exotic new foods, but you’re not home cooking all day, and everyone has their own tastes. Most of the time, it just seems easier to cook something simple and basic that everyone likes, and doesn’t take much time. But there are other foods out there that are just as easy, and your family will love. This week, give them a smoked salmon meal as well!
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.
One of the reasons that smoked salmon meals are such a great family meal is how easy they are. Because smoked salmon is already cooked, it’s also easy to introduce after other pieces of the meal are done, meaning you can leave it out of you’ve got someone who isn’t ready to try. But it can take up to ten tries before a toddler is ready to eat a food regularly, and some studies show that they reject up to half the foods that their given, so perceiver! Their palates will thank you later.
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!