Easy Grain Free Salmon Cakes
Sometimes people want a break from meat and these salmon cakes are a great change of pace. It seems like my clients never eat enough fish. Several paleo experts recommend eating one pound of wild fish per week such as salmon to help get omega-3′s and selenium which support the thyroid for proper metabolic functioning. Wild fish is also important for getting iodine, which is very low in most people, for preventing goiter (thyroid enlargement) and breast cysts.
Some people are afraid of eating fish because of mercury but the micro-nutrient selenium actually protects the body from absorbing too much of this toxic metal. When choosing fish choose ones lower on the food chain such as sardines, wild salmon, Pacific halibut or Pacific cod. See the Monterey Bay Sustainable seafood guide here to help you make a best choice for your area. I usually get the cans of wild Alaska Salmon from Costco or Trader Joe’s.
Ingredients:
1 Wild Planet Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon 6 oz. (make sure it’s BPA and soy free)
1 T Rich Creamy Organic White Mustard
1 T Chives chopped
1 TÂ Parsley or Cilantro chopped
1 t garlic diced
Real Salt
1 egg (or a tbs of ground flax seed and 2 tbs of water to substitute for an egg)
1 Tbsp of Coconut, Flour
1 T Virgin Coconut Oil, Green Label
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in one bowl then form into patties. Fry in coconut oil on medium high for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve with some homemade mayo or mustard. You can also fry up some shredded organic red cabbage in Virgin Coconut Oil for a great side item.
About the Author: Caitlin Weeks
Caitlin Weeks, BA, Certified Nutrition Consultant, C.H.E.K. Holistic Lifestyle Coach, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer is a San Francisco based Holistic Nutritionist serving clients locally and beyond (US & international) via phone and Skype consultations. Since 2001 Caitlin has had success conquering obesity after a lifelong struggle with her weight. Since 2009 she has been winning the battle over Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis by managing stress and using a paleo diet. She is committed to educating others about the benefits of traditional foods and efficient exercise. She writes weekly articles about health and nutrition on her blog: www.grassfedgirl.com
Caitlin Weeks
Caitlin Weeks, BA, Certified Nutrition Consultant, C.H.E.K. Holistic Lifestyle Coach, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer is a San Francisco based Holistic Nutritionist serving clients locally and beyond (US & international) via phone and Skype consultations. Since 2001 Caitlin has had success conquering obesity after a lifelong struggle with her weight. Since 2009 she has been winning the battle over Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis by managing stress and using a paleo diet. She is committed to educating others about the benefits of traditional foods and efficient exercise. She writes weekly articles about health and nutrition on her blog: www.grassfedgirl.com
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