Simply Fresh Fennel Salad

Simply Fresh Fennel Salad Serves 2

Fennel's fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and phytonutrient content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all support heart health. Fennel contains significant amounts of fiber, which helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease.

INGREDIENTS

1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced

¼ medium size red onion, thinly sliced

Half the leaves of the fennel bulk, roughly chopped

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Pinch fresh pepper

Pinch fennel seeds - optional

1-teaspoon white wine vinegar or if you like apple cider vinegar us that

1-teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

2.  Serve immediately and garnish with additional fennel leaves.

Burn Baby Burn – Mango Flax Salad Serves 2

Burn Baby Burn – Mango Flax Salad Serves 2

Burn Baby Burn series – will kick your fat to the curb!

INGREDIENTS

1 large mango

½ cup blackberries

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 teaspoon flax seeds

¼ teaspoon sea salt

2 large tablespoons Greek or cream top yogurt

Squeeze lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Peel and chop mango into cubes and put in a bowl.

2.  Add blackberries, cilantro, flaxseeds, and sea salt and toss.

3.  Add yogurt and squeeze of lemon and toss and serve.