Mother’s Day is approaching. Mother’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It’s a day to show appreciation and gratitude for all the love, care, and sacrifices mothers make for their children and families. This day let’s enjoy some healthy food to celebrate Mother’s Day, enjoy her company, and nurture her body with delicious choices.
If you want to eat out, treat her to a meal at her favorite restaurant or try out a new place that she’s been wanting to visit. Make sure to make reservations in advance as restaurants can be quite busy on Mother’s Day. If she’s trying to make healthier choices, find a place with a variety of nutritious dishes – maybe a place where the menu contains organic and sustainable ingredients.
Or instead of going out and getting caught in a crowded place and hectic environment, maybe you can cook a clean wholesome meal with healthy food to celebrate Mother’s Day. If you are a mom, there is nothing better than give yourself the opportunity to consume a nutritionally dense meal.
The following dishes are pretty straightforward and super healthy:
Sweet Potato Rounds with Feta Cheese
- 2 large organic sweet potatoes
- 5 oz organic feta cheese
- 1/3 cup candied organic raw walnuts
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp organic paprika
- 2 + tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp organic raw honey
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Preheat your oven to 500” F
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In a bowl combine the olive oil, Himalayan salt, and paprika.
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Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick rounds.
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Take each sweet potato round and coat it in the olive oil mixture.
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Place the potatoes and space them on a baking tray.
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Bake the sweet potato rounds for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden.
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Transfer to a serving tray and top with the goat cheese, candied walnuts, and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle raw honey on top.
Mango Avocado Salad
Mango and avocados are also healthy foods to celebrate Mother’s Day. Mangoes are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, and folate. They also contain various antioxidants, digestive enzymes, and bioactive compounds that may have protective effects against certain types of cancer.
Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, which is beneficial for heart health, helping reduce bad cholesterol levels and increase good cholesterol levels. Additionally, they are a good source of dietary fiber and contain potassium, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate.
Ingredients
- 1 organic tomato, cubed
Directions
In a large serving bowl, whisk together lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in oil. Toss in mangoes, avocado, tomato, and red onion to coat. Serve immediately.
Oven-Baked Salmon
Another healthy food to celebrate Mother’s Day is salmon since it’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is an excellent source of high-quality protein and is excellent for brain, heart, and eye health.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp organic garlic
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Healthy food to celebrate Mother’s Day is a great option as it gives moms out there the opportunity to fuel their bodies with a healthy diet. No need to give them more stuff to accumulate! But you can give her gift cards or gift certificates for health, fitness, and wellness services and/or items, such as personal training services, fitness and yoga classes, massages, fitness equipment, or anything else that will add healthy years to their lives. Whatever you choose, the most important thing is to make her feel loved and appreciated on her special day.
To all the MOMS out there: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!
To a Fitter Healthier You,
The Fitness Wellness Mentor
