One of the best ways to beat the winter blues is to make a fabulous, summery salad. Like all of my favourite things to eat, it's very easy to make. Ingredients Small container of Baby Spinach (I use PC Organic from Zehrs - it's prewashed) Fresh Strawberries (around 10 - or as many as you want) Goat's Milk Cheese (I use President's Choice and crumble it myself - about 3 tbsp) Slivered Almonds - about 1/4 cup a little minced red onion (if you like it, I don't...) Dressing 3 tbsp. organic flax oil (available at your favourite health food store) 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar Whisk it all together, just before serving, pour over salad, then toss. Of course, if you are having this as your main meal, you could top the salad with chicken. If you really want to beat the winter blues, close the curtains to block out the winter, turn up the heat really high, put on a little tropical music, then eat the salad. Good luck with that! Seriously, about the flax oil, if you don't have it in your fridge, you should get some. Flax oil is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Here's what Dr. Oz has to say about it: "Omega-3’s are crucial for brain and heart health and also help your body fight cancer. Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. English walnuts and vegetable oils like soybean, flaxseed and olive contain alpha-linelenic acid (ALA) while fish oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). These fatty acids are powerful agents in reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and lowering blood pressure." Add Comment | DawnSharing information to help you improve your lifestyle. Also, delicious recipes that are healthy AND yummy! ArchivesDecember 2010 CategoriesAll |

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