Avocado and Salmon Snack Bowl
A quick, nourishing snack combining flaked wild salmon and creamy avocado. Brightened with fresh lemon juice, it is perfect for a mid-day energy boost.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
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Hydration, overall nutrition and health context matter more than crediting a single food or supplement.
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Low energy
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Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Joint discomfort
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Record timing, severity and movement alongside meals or supplements. New, persistent or worsening pain needs clinical attention.
Track: stiffness + movement
Brain fog
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Sleep, stress, meals and symptoms overlap. Seeing them together is more useful than crediting one ingredient.
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep canned wild pink salmon (drained)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Place the drained salmon into a small…
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Place the drained salmon into a small…
Place the drained salmon into a small bowl and use a fork to flake it apart.
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Dice the avocado into bite-sized chunks and…
Dice the avocado into bite-sized chunks and gently fold them into the salmon.
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Squeeze the juice from the lemon over…
Squeeze the juice from the lemon over the bowl, then add a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Season with a pinch of sea salt
Season with a pinch of sea salt, black pepper, and any dried herbs you have on hand, tossing lightly to combine before eating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Wild-caught Alaskan pink salmon in a…
Wild-caught Alaskan pink salmon in a can or pouch is highly affordable and an excellent source of anti-inflammatory omega-3s.
If you prefer a bit of…
If you prefer a bit of crunch, scoop this mixture up with cucumber slices or celery sticks instead of a fork.
To prevent the avocado from browning
To prevent the avocado from browning, prepare this right before you plan to eat it, as the healthy fats oxidize quickly once exposed to air.
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