SOFT SHELL FISH TACOS

What I love about these tacos is that unlike traditional versions these beauties are SUPER HEALTHY. The protein from the fish fills you up and nourishes the body in every way. Protein also helps preserve lean muscle and boost your immune system. The antioxidants Vitamin C and beta-carotene found in mangos help protect the body against disease and also fight the signs of ageing by assisting with the growth and repair of cells, tissues and skin.

Ingredients

720 g (25 1/4 oz) firm fish fillets - allow 1 decent sized fillet per serving.

bunch coriander (cilantro), chopped or alternatives such as parsley or chives, Thai basil, shiso leaf

1 punnet (250 g / 8 1/2 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red onion, finely diced

1 avocado, chopped

2 mango or pineapple, chopped

4 limes

100 g (3 1/2 oz) baby spinach or micro greens

1 small ice-berg lettuce

1 Chili, seeded and chopped

Directions

• Combine mango, 2 x lime juice + 2 tablespoons, coriander, chili and red onion. Set aside.

• Cook fish in a pan or BBQ for approx. 3 minutes per side until cooked through. Make sure to season a little with sea salt and pepper. Once the fish is ready, place onto a serving plate and break up into chunks.

• Separate the lettuce leaves by plunging iceberg completely into cold water. The water helps separate the lettuce as you carefully remove each leaf.

• Stuff each leaf with a little spinach, cherry tomato, avocado, fish and top with mango salsa. Garnish with extra coriander and wedges of lime. Enjoy. Serves 4

Nutrition Per Serving

Protein: 33 g

Total fat: 6 g

Saturated: 1.2 g

Carbs: 8 g

Sodium: 154 mg

Fiber: 4.5 g

Calories: 226

Kilojoules: 944

WHAT’S GOING AROUND

Thoughts of getting sick or hurt may be far from your mind during the summer months, but the truth is most of us are far more active this time of year, there’s more illness and injury than you would probably expect. The relaxation of schedules in the summertime even lead to sleep deprivation and fatigue. No matter what season we’re in, your family should count on the What’s Going Around reports.

What’s Going Around? Do you have it? Does your child have it? How can you protect your family from it?

Here are some of the common ailments Centra Care docs see in August:

FOOD POISONING. Yes, the hot weather and outdoor activities make this a big issue. Salmonella and E-Coli can really ruin that fun day at the park, pool or beach. Here are a few simple, but very important tips from the Centra Care medical team.

Make sure all prep areas are always cleaned after cutting meats. Know which foods need to be kept cold and keep those in the cooler until time to serve. Anything with eggs or dairy (that includes mayonnaise) should not be left out long. And keep those hands clean. If your group will be putting hands into the chip bags or ice buckets, place hand sanitizers nearby so that your meals can remain as germ free as possible.

CONJUNCTIVITIS, which you probably know as “pink eye,” It causes the whites of the eyes to turn pink or red. It’s very contagious and quite common. If someone in your family gets pink eye, it’s important to let all family members know not to touch their eyes or face. Keep those hands washed and replace or thoroughly clean any makeup brushes or wands that may have had eye contact. A physician can prescribe eye drops that will help with itching or aching and if an antibiotic is needed, that can be prescribed as well.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND

If you want to know more of m

What’s Going Around in this area throughout the year, visit CentraCare.org and sign up to receive weekly health email alerts

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