Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital issued the following announcement on Oct. 16.
When it comes to fighting or preventing cancer, what you eat can be just as important as what you do. In this ongoing series, AMITA Health Cancer Institute’s clinical dietitians recommend a new recipe each month that helps boost your immune system, enhancing the overall effectiveness of your treatment plan. Even if you do not have cancer, these delicious dishes will help you feel your best.
Seared Salmon with Blackberry-Date Chutney
Low in fat and calories yet overflowing with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, this entrée balances the zesty tang of mustard and lemon with the light sweetness of dates and blackberries. Berries contain two antioxidants: anthocyanins and ellagic acid. In lab studies, ellagic acid has demonstrated the ability to prevent cancers of the skin, bladder, lung, esophagus and breast, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Turmeric, meanwhile, is among the most studied anti-cancer spices, thanks to an active compound, curcumin, that helps reduce inflammation and limit the growth of cancer cells.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4 | Calories: 235
Ingredients
Salmon
| Chutney
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Preparing the Chutney
Heat a pot of water to boiling.
Place the dates in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
Add blackberries and ginger to the processor, along with 2/3 cups boiling water, and process until mixture has a smooth, spreadable consistency (add more water, if needed).
Add the cilantro, salt and red pepper flakes. Pulse briefly.
Chutney can be stored for up to five days in the refrigerator.
Preparing the Salmon
Toast your mustard seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir the seeds regularly to prevent burning.
Mix the mustard seeds with the salt, turmeric and black peppercorns in a small bowl.
Rub the skin side of your salmon with half the olive oil, then turn it over. Drizzle lemon juice over the top and use your fingers to spread your spice rub over the flesh side of the salmon.
Cut the salmon into four filets of equal size.
Coat the skillet with the remaining oil and heat over high heat. Sear the salmon, flesh-side down, until flesh turns opaque about halfway up the fish, 5–10 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the fish over.
Continue cooking until fish is opaque throughout but still very moist, about 5–10 minutes.
Serve with blackberry-date chutney and garnish with lemon wedges.
Note: recipe adapted from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR.org)
Diet, Nutrition and Integrative Oncology
Diet is a cornerstone of integrative oncology, a new approach to cancer treatment that supplements traditional therapies (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) with a regimen of exercise, lifestyle modifications and stress reduction. If one thinks of cancer as a weed and traditional treatments as the “weed killer,” integrative oncology focuses on optimizing your body’s “soil.” By strengthening your immune system, integrative oncology helps your body naturally fight the cancer. This eases your symptoms, helps prevent recurrence and improves your long-term quality of life
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Source: Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
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