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This week’s flavorful dinners can be easily made in a casserole dish and deliver the comfort I crave in the winter months. Plus, they pack in plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits to help me stay healthy in the midst of cold and flu season.
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Even though all of these dinners are made in a casserole dish, they’re not all casseroles (take Sunday’s dinner, for instance), which helps to keep dinner interesting this week. Having grown up in Mexico, I enjoy familiar flavors like Sunday’s five-star ratingCabbage Roll Chicken “Enchiladas”. Though I like making sauces from scratch, this recipe uses store-bought enchilada sauce to make the prep much easier. Usingcabbageleaves instead of tortillas ups your veggie intake, delivers a dose of anthocyanins, and adds some freshness to the dish. And topping it off with cilantro makes it extra bright.
Tuesday’sSkillet Tuna Noodle Casseroleis a canned tuna lover’s dream dinner. This recipe is a delicious, cozy and convenient way to add omega-3s to your diet. Plus,canned tunais also a great source of selenium. Both selenium and omega 3-s help your body quell inflammation and positively impact your heart, brain, eyes and immune health. This dish also obtains anti-inflammatory qualities fromonionsandmushrooms. These two veggies are rich in antioxidants associated with decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer and cognitive decline.
Friday’sZucchini Pizza Casseroleis a fun dinner to start off the weekend. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can easily make a delectable pizza using your casserole dish. This recipe calls for plenty of delicious, anti-inflammatory ingredients. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a potent antioxidant that could help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. Plus,bell peppersare one of the top vitamin C-rich foods. Vitamin C is another potent antioxidant that helps lower inflammation in the body and supports your vision and immune health. Enjoy!
Sunday:Cabbage Roll Chicken “Enchiladas"Monday:Baked Tomato & Feta PastaTuesday:Skillet Tuna Noodle CasseroleWednesday:Creamy Turkey and Rice BakeThursday:Lemon-Garlic Dump Dinner with Chicken, Potatoes & Brussels SproutsFriday:Zucchini Pizza Casserole
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One of my favorite refreshing drinks is thisSparkling Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade. And the fact that it’s packed with healthy anti-inflammatory ingredients is a plus. Strawberries are not only the perfect balance between sweet and tart but are one of thebest fruits for inflammation. Strawberries are packed with vitamin C—with 1 cup providing over 100% of your daily dose of this vitamin. And ginger beer has someanti-inflammatory benefits, too. With just three ingredients, plus ice and garnish, this lemonade will become one of your favorites too.
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