What type of salmon is better — Atlantic or Wild Pacific?

Wild Pacific is the correct answer.  Why?  Because most Atlantic salmon is farm-raised and fed pellets vs. feeding on what they would normally eat in the wild.  This gives the Pacific Salmon a higher omega 3 content (essential fatty acid). Pacific Salmon also has less mercury content. Try Sockeye Salmon — it’s one of my favourites!  P.S. The new marketing gimmick is calling farm-raised fish “ocean raised” fish – same thing!

 

Inspire to Aspire,

Kristopher Simpson

www.bodiesbydeisgn.ca

What diet do you recommend?

I recommend the most balanced meal plan or diet that exists which is the 40/40/20 (40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fats), or a variation like the 40/30/30 — better known as the Zone Diet by Dr. Barry Sears.  This meal plan controls your carb intake, provides adequate protein and also moderates fat intake.  In my opinion it’s the best meal plan for long-term weight loss without the typical weight rebound seen in many other diets.  It provides adequate energy while losing weight and great satiety (the feeling of fullness after eating). Since my extreme dieting while I was bodybuilding, this is the meal plan I now follow.  Bodybuilding brought upon plenty of weight rebounds for me – 10lbs was the typical weight gain the day after my show!!! Get a copy of The Zone book. It’s a little on the technical side but an awesome read.

 

Inspire to Aspire,

Kristopher Simpson

www.bodiesbydesign.ca

Butternut Squash and Whole Wheat Pasta

Butternut Squash and Whole Wheat Pasta (Serves: 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pasta
• 1 tbsp buttery spread made with olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 long sweet potato

Cooking Instructions:

• 1.Cook pasta according to directions.
• 2.At the same time, microwave sweet potato for 5 minutes on high, until still firm (but not rock hard or too soft). When cool enough, chop into bite sized pieces.
• 3.At the same time, heat buttery spread in a skillet; when hot, add crushed garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• 4.Add sweet potato to the skillet and cook for 3 min (add a tablespoon of water if it gets too dry).
• 5.Add marinara and spices and cook another 2-3 minutes. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until coated.

Meal Type:

• Main Dishes

Cooking Time:

• 15 Minutes