Savory Honey and Paprika Chicken

Simply combine this recipe with brown rice and a vegetable, and voila! Dinner. This recipe is a good source of monounsaturated fats and protein. Olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated fats, which help to reduce total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, lowering your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. You probably think of meat being the main source of protein in our diets, but it can also be found in dairy, nuts, seeds and legumes, like beans and lentils. Protein helps to build & maintain muscle and other tissues in the body. Protein is also an important part of hemoglobin, which brings oxygen to your cells. Turmeric has gained recent attention as its role in reducing inflammation is being studied. Turmeric can be purchased fresh as a whole root & then grated (it looks similar to ginger, but is bright orange on the inside), or in powdered form. Turmeric works well in savory recipes, such as this one.

By Alex Lane MS, RDN/LD