Making the right weight-loss-friendly food choices can feel overwhelming, with countless diets and meal plans competing for slimmers' attention.
But sometimes the simplest solutions can be the most effective, especially when they combine nutritious ingredients with satisfying flavours.
Celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock offered a practical solution with her fibre-rich wild rice, salmon and kimchi salad, sharing the recipe exclusively with GB News.
For those who find themselves hesitant about cooking complex meals, Gabriela reassured people that even pre-cooked rice packages are "really excellent these days".
Wild rice, salmon and kimchi salad
Ingredients (serves four)
Method
To cook this meal, preheat your oven to 200C (400F), Gas Mark 6. Line a baking tray with a large piece of foil and cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
The expert said: "While that's bubbling away, put the salmon in the centre of the lined tray. Add the tamari, lemon zest and garlic, making sure the salmon is nicely covered. Season well, then close up the foil to form a loose bag around the salmon; make sure the seal is nice and secure as you do not want any steam to escape. Bake for 20 minutes or until it is cooked through. Then set it aside to cool until about room temperature.
"Once the salmon has been baked for 20 minutes, flake it in your fingers and add it into a bowl with kimchi, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and sprouted grains or seeds, then the rice.
"Mix gently and transfer to plates, perhaps with another pinch of salt, a grind of pepper, a squeeze of lemon and the optional extra virgin olive oil. You may now tuck in!"
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The nutritional benefits of this dish are particularly noteworthy, with wild rice playing a central role in supporting weight loss goals.
Gabriela said: "Chewy and almost slightly nutty in flavour, wild rice is a fantastic source of fibre and will help keep energy levels nice and balanced by keeping you fuller for longer. It also helps support good bacteria in the digestive system, which along with the probiotic power of kimchi, makes it an amazing dish to keep returning to if healthy weight loss is your goal."
Salmon is an excellent food choice for weight loss, as it is not only high in protein but also provides omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties.
As for probiotics, the NHS stated: "Probiotics are thought to help restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut (including your stomach and intestines) when it's been disrupted by an illness or treatment."
When rethinking your diet choices on a weight loss journey, it's always best to consult your doctor who can advise you on the most suitable strategies for you.
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But sometimes the simplest solutions can be the most effective, especially when they combine nutritious ingredients with satisfying flavours.
Celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock offered a practical solution with her fibre-rich wild rice, salmon and kimchi salad, sharing the recipe exclusively with GB News.
For those who find themselves hesitant about cooking complex meals, Gabriela reassured people that even pre-cooked rice packages are "really excellent these days".
Wild rice, salmon and kimchi salad
Ingredients (serves four)
- 100g (3½oz) wild rice mix
- One large salmon fillet (approx. 170g/6oz), skin removed
- One tablespoon tamari
- Zest and juice of half a lemon
- One garlic clove, grated
- Two tablespoons of kimchi
- One-quarter of a cucumber, chopped
- Eight cherry tomatoes, halved small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- One tablespoon of sprouted grains or seeds (alfalfa, broccoli, kale, lentil, chickpea)
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- Two teaspoons extra virgin olive
- Oil, to serve (optional)
Method
To cook this meal, preheat your oven to 200C (400F), Gas Mark 6. Line a baking tray with a large piece of foil and cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
The expert said: "While that's bubbling away, put the salmon in the centre of the lined tray. Add the tamari, lemon zest and garlic, making sure the salmon is nicely covered. Season well, then close up the foil to form a loose bag around the salmon; make sure the seal is nice and secure as you do not want any steam to escape. Bake for 20 minutes or until it is cooked through. Then set it aside to cool until about room temperature.
"Once the salmon has been baked for 20 minutes, flake it in your fingers and add it into a bowl with kimchi, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and sprouted grains or seeds, then the rice.
"Mix gently and transfer to plates, perhaps with another pinch of salt, a grind of pepper, a squeeze of lemon and the optional extra virgin olive oil. You may now tuck in!"
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The nutritional benefits of this dish are particularly noteworthy, with wild rice playing a central role in supporting weight loss goals.
Gabriela said: "Chewy and almost slightly nutty in flavour, wild rice is a fantastic source of fibre and will help keep energy levels nice and balanced by keeping you fuller for longer. It also helps support good bacteria in the digestive system, which along with the probiotic power of kimchi, makes it an amazing dish to keep returning to if healthy weight loss is your goal."
Salmon is an excellent food choice for weight loss, as it is not only high in protein but also provides omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties.
As for probiotics, the NHS stated: "Probiotics are thought to help restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut (including your stomach and intestines) when it's been disrupted by an illness or treatment."
When rethinking your diet choices on a weight loss journey, it's always best to consult your doctor who can advise you on the most suitable strategies for you.
Find Out More...