Today's Flat Abs Tip - RECIPES!
Eat foods that beat bloat.
Certain foods zap water weight—and the puffiness it causes. Try slipping watermelon or citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits) into each meal. Or give these recipes from Marissa Lippert, R.D., a try.
Watermelon-Feta Salad With Mint and Arugula
What you need:
- 1 1/2 cups seedless watermelon chunks
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata or Greek black olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp. shredded fresh mint
- 2 cups torn arugula
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- Salt and fresh pepper
What to do:
Toss the first four ingredients together in a medium bowl. Arrange the arugula on plates and top with watermelon-feta mixture. Whisk the olive oil and vinegar together, add salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle over salad. Makes 2 servings.
Nutritional info: 160 calories, 12 grams fat, 13 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein, 2 grams fiber
Spinach Salad With Grilled Salmon, Citrus and Avocado
What you need:
- 2 4-oz. salmon fillets (ideally wild salmon rather than farmed)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup orange or grapefruit segments or slices or mandarin oranges
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp. shredded fresh mint
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. fresh orange or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- Salt and fresh pepper
What to do:
1. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and place the salmon skin side down. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until the skin is crisp and the salmon is cooked through.
2. Toss the spinach, citrus, avocado and mint together in a large bowl.
3. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the salad with the dressing, toss and serve with the grilled salmon. Makes 2 servings.
Nutritional info: 360 calories, 22 grams fat, 22 grams carbohydrates, 25 grams protein, 7 grams fiber
