Eat like a God: the perfect fuel for building the perfect body

Men's Fitness, April, 2005 by Cat Cora

GREEK-STYLE GRILLED FISH

4 (6-oz) salmon, tuna, or red snapper fillets
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 limes, halved
1 tbsp chili-powder blend
5 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 bunches of scallions; thinly sliced
1 handful Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 head butterleaf lettuce, separated
1 head radicchio lettuce, separated

To make: [1] Preheat grill or oven to 400
degrees. [2] Season the fish with half the
olive oil, half the lime juice, and the chili
blend. Let sit for 10 minutes. [3] Grill or
bake the fish until cooked through but not
dry (about 6-8) minutes).
[4] In a large bowl, mix
together the tomatoes,
onions, olives, oregano,
parsley, and the remaining
olive oil and lime juice.
[5] When the fish is done,
let cool slightly. Serve over
a bed of lettuce and top with the tomato
and scallion mixture, [6] For extra flavor,
spoon on a bit of cucumber yogurt dressing.
(Make by combining 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4
cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic,
1 cup plain yogurt or
milk, and 1 peeled, grated
cucumber.) [7] For a side
dish that serves 4, mix together
1 can of black beans
(rinsed), 1 can of corn,
1/2 of a large tomato, and
1 red onion (both diced).

Nutrition Facts

Serves: 4-6

Amount per Serving

Calories          531
Protein          31 g
Carbs            24 g
Fat              35 g
Dietary Fiber     6 g

Got a paper cut? By staunching blood loss, the vitamin K in butterleaf lettuce may mean the difference between losing a few drops or bleeding like a stuck pig.

Red snapper, like this, harbors nearly an entire day's quota of vitamin [B.sub.12], which helps nerve cells communicate without short-circuiting. Other forms of fish are equally good sources.

Lime juice on the meat and in the salad protects your biggest organ--your skin--by providing d-limonene, a potent antioxidant shown to lower skin-cancer risk.

The live, active cultures and the natural fiber inulin added to yogurt boost calcium absorption, cut down on digestive discomfort, and bolster immunity against viruses and bacteria.

Extra-virgin olive oil packs antioxidants to protect your cells' DNA from harmful free radicals; combining it with tomatoes further enhances the number of disease fighters powering through your bloodstream.

Corn gets its golden hue from lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds that also promote sharp, central vision, allowing you to focus on fine print like this.

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