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Fatty fish such as salmon are one of the only foods that naturally contain significant amounts of vitamin D with a 3-ounce (cooked) serving supplying a whopping 450 IU.
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Here’s a simple, yet so flavor-packed way to boost your vitamin D totals while getting in your heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The leftovers are terrific cold the next day.
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Roasted Asian Salmon
Makes 4 servings
1 tbsp (15 mL) light mayonnaise
2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
1 tbsp (15 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce
4 4- 6-ounce (100 -150-g) salmon fillets
1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds, toasted
Preheat oven to 425 F/ 230 C.
In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well mixed. Add honey and soy sauce; mix well. Place salmon skin side down in a large baking dish. Coat with mayonnaise mixture. Place in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon and serve.
Per serving nutritional information:
Calories: 230
Protein: 28 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Dietary Fibre: 0 grams
Sodium: 285 mg
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