Especially rich in: eye-healthy omega-3s DHA and EPA.

Also rich in: iron

Directions

1. Coat a pizza pan or cookie sheet with cooking spray. Set aside. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix first 6 ingredients (sour cream through pepper). Set aside to let flavors blend.
3. Remove pizza dough from tube. Knead until smooth, roll into a ball, and spread on a round pizza pan or cookie sheet until 12″ round in diameter.
4. Sprinkle onion evenly over top and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.
5. Spread sour cream mixture over pizza crust, top with salmon and cucumbers.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 221 Calories; 13% fat (3.2 g total, < 1 g saturated), 65% carbohydrate (33.7 g), 22% protein (12.2 g), 6.5 mg cholesterol, 1.7g fiber, 6.5 mg vitamin C, 0.5 mg vitamin E, 1,057 mg sodium.

For more Eye Healthy Recipes – Visit the AOA website

Why is this SO good for the eyes?

Healthy Eye Essentials:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin
• Zinc
• Plant Based Omega-3’s

As discussed in a prior post on the AREDS 1 & 2 studies.  Vitamin C and E, Lutein/Zeaxanthin, and small amounts of Zinc have been clinically proven to decrease the risk of Macular Degeneration progression by 25% and vision loss by 19%!  Now that’s a reason to eat well.   Omega-3’s are a natural anti-inflammatory and particularly useful with dry eyes.

Grilled Chicken and Mangos on Baby Greens

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 4 four-ounce skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ strips

DRESSING:

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• salt and pepper to taste
• cooking spray
• 8 cups baby lettuce
• 1 /2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 /2 cup julienned red bell pepper
• 1 large mango, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves, minced

Directions

1. Marinade: In a blender, whip soy sauce, oil, ginger, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken in a shallow pan and pour marinade over top. Turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate up to 1 hour.
2. Dressing: Blend ingredients (lemon juice and peel, oil, honey, and salt/pepper). Set aside for flavors to blend.
3. Spray a large, non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook on each side for 2 minutes, or until done. Remove from heat.
4. In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, onions, and peppers. Add dressing and toss thoroughly.Divide onto 4 salad plates, top with chicken strips and mango. Sprinkle with mint leaves.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 291 Calories; 33 % fat (10.6 g total, 1.7 g saturated), 192 mg omega-3s, 28 % carbohydrate (20.4 g), 39 % protein (28.4 g), 66 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 77 mg vitamin C, 2.3 mg vitamin E, 1.3 mg zinc, 598 mg sodium.

Recipe from the AOA.  See more eye healthy recipes like it here.