The following recipes can be a part of a healthy diet by supplying vitamin D, fiber, and other important nutrients.

Healthy Salmon without the Grill
Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/3-cup low-fat mayonnaise (or plain yogurt)
• 2 Tbs Dijon mustard (or whole grain mustard)
• 1 Tbs liquid honey
• 1 tsp grainy mustard
• 1 tsp water
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 425˚ F.
2. Place fillets on foil-lined baking sheet.
3. Mix together mayonnaise, mustards, honey, water, chili powder, and pepper.
4. Stir in lemon juice and brush mixture on salmon.
5. Bake for 12 minutes or until fish flakes apart when tested with a fork.

Spring Bean Salad
Ingredients

• 1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounces), drained
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup cucumber, chopped
• 3/4 Tbs diced onions
• 1 small avocado (pitted), diced
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 cup skim milk

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss together beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
2. In a small bowl, mix avocado and yogurt to make dressing. If dressing seems too thick, add some milk.
3. Stir into the bean mixture and chill.
4. Serve topped with shredded lettuce and whole-wheat tortilla chips.