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Vegetable Chicken Stir-Fry

This simple meal is high in fiber and low in sugar and saturated fats. The vegetables are not overly fibrous and are considered to be neutralizing for the digestive system. The ginger works as a digestive aid as well. To make a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add the vegetables directly to the olive oil, garlic, and ginger, then add 1 cup of shelled edamame soybeans (total stir-fry time should not exceed 10 minutes with the soybeans). Serves 6.

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Fish Tacos

Ingredients:

Salsa:
2 large tomatoes seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
5 lettuce leaves shredded or thinly sliced
1 pound halibut or cod, skin removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
8 whole grain hard shell tortillas (you can also use soft tortillas)*
1 cup shredded cheese

Directions:

Preheat your oven at 400º.

In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onions, 1 tablespoon lime juice, lime zest, vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and half of the cilantro. Cover and set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the lettuce leaves and the remainder of the cilantro and place in refrigerator.

Cut fish lengthwise into 1 inch strips then cut the fish strips in half. Coat fish with the remainder of olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper and chili powder. Arrange fish on a baking sheet and bake until the fish is opaque, approx. 5-8 minutes.

Take fish out of the oven and carefully place fish in tortilla shell, add salsa, lettuce, cheese and serve.

*If using soft tortillas, place in microwave-safe dish, wrap tortilla with paper towel and microwave for 1 minute.

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