Salmon and Artichoke Hearts

3 Salmon Filets
2 Artichokes
1/2 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 Red Onion
1 Lemon
2 Frozen Lemon
3 Garlic Cloves
2 Tablespoons Capers
Pepper to taste
Sea Salt to taste
1 Bay Leaf
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Steam Artichokes with one Garlic Clove, 1/4 of a lemon and 1 bay leaf
Remove petals and scrap fuzzy stuff.  Cut up artichoke heart into small pieces

Put Frying pan over low flame
Add Olive Oil
Cut up Onion, Tomatoes, Garlic
Add Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic and Artichoke to Pan
Add Salmon Filets to Pan
Squeeze Lemon over Pan
Lightly Grate Frozen Lemon including peel over Salmon.
Add Capers
Add Sea Salt and Pepper
Stir frequently
Cook Salmon for about 5 minutes and flip over for 5 minutes.  Make sure that fish is cooked through

Health Benefits

Chicken
High in Protein (Builds and repairs Muscle)
High in Omega 3s
Anti-Inflammatory (great for muscle recovery and joint pain)
Increases Cognitive Function
Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s
Fights Cancer
Decreases risk of stroke and heart attack
Good for the Skin

Artichokes
High in Antioxidants
Helps digestive System
Great for gallbladder and liver
Reduce Risk of Cancer
High in Fiber
Lowers Cholesterol

Red Onions
Contains Antioxidants
Anti-Fungal
Anti-Bacterial
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Cancer
Fights Free Radicals
Fights Colds
Reduces High Blood Pressure
Low Glycemic – Suppresses Blood Sugar Spikes

Tomatoes
Contains antioxidants
Fights Cancer (prostate, cervical, stomach, rectum, breast and mouth)
Lowers Cholesterol
Helps keep digestive system healthy
Detoxify body
Alleviates Type 2 Diabetes
Good for Healthy skin, hair, nails, teeth and bones
Fights urinary tract infections and bladder cancer
Prevents Gallstones

Garlic Cloves
Contains Antioxidants
Attacks free radicals
Fights Colds and Flu
Lowers Cholesterol
Acts as a natural antibiotic (bacteria doesn’t grow resistant to it)

Capers
Contains Antioxidants
Strengthen Capillaries
Great for Circulation
Lowers Cholesterol
High in Vitamins and Minerals

Lemon
Helps the body become Alkaline by increasing PH
Antibacterial
High in Vitamin C
Strengthens Blood Vessels
Great for the Heart
Good for Teeth and Bones
*Lemon Juice can destroy tooth enamel.  Dilute with water or something else.
Helps rid the body of kidney stones and other kidney and bladder problems

Black Pepper
Contains Antioxidants
Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial.
Great for the digestive Tract.
Reduces Gas in the intestines.
Speeds up metabolism.
Supports weight loss.
Fights fat by breaking down the fat cells.
Relief from respiratory problems

Sea Salt
Alkalizes the Body
Contains Minerals
Good for the Cardiovascular System
Good for the Brain
Good for the Skin
Important for Hydration
Boosts Immune System
Helps maintain Sugar Levels (good for Diabetes)
Prevents Osteoporosis
Prevents Muscle Cramps and Spasms
Reduces Cholesterol
Reduces Inflammation in respiratory system (Good for Asthma)

Olive Oil
Contains Antioxidants
Contains probiotics
Improves Blood Vessel Function
Boosts the immune system
Fights Cancer
Fights Heart Disease
Regulates Blood Pressure
Fights Diabetes
May help fight Obesity
Fights Arthritis
Fights osteoporosis

Bay Leaves
Antiseptic.
Contains antioxidants.
May fight cancer.
Aids in Digestion.
Good for the nervous system.
Good for Cardiovascular system