Cod (also called codfish, or, in some places, scrod) is a white-fleshed “flakey” fish that is high in many nutrients now recognized as exceedingly good for your blood, heart and brain. It’s a popular seafood item in restaurants throughout the United States and in many European countries.

When I dine on cod, I think of icy cold waters and northern lands like Canada, Iceland, Norway and such. Indeed, cod played a vital economic and cultural role for centuries in these countries; even the Vikings subsisted at times by consuming large quantities of this fish. Later, when the frigid waters of the North Atlantic were found to be teeming with cod, England and France almost went to war over who would control this abundant protein source–the fishermen of New England or those of the French maritime colonies of Canada.

Today, codfish stocks in the North Atlantic are under threat from overfishing, and restrictions on the taking of cod have been put into place to give those stocks a chance to recover. Cod from other waters–notably the North Pacific–remains more-or-less widely available, fortunately. You can still enjoy a dish of cod and know that you’re getting plenty of vitamins A and D along with those omega-3 fatty acids that do wonderful things to keep your heart in good shape.

Cod is a mild-flavored fish, so it is often enjoyed by people who don’t like fish that is, well, too “fishy” tasting. Because it is mild, it can take a lot of different seasonings and flavorings, making it an especially versatile seafood.

Cod is an outstanding baking fish, and as you might guess, there are many ways to bake cod. Here’s a basic recipe that will serve you well. Feel free to experiment with it, though. It’s hard to go wrong with cod, so play around with adding other ingredients that come to mind or varying the amounts of the ones shown here.

Ingredients

1 lb. cod

1/4 cup melted butter

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons lime juice

1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon onion powder or onion salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Lay the fish in a greased ceramic baking dish. Combing all of the other ingredients; pour this mix over the fish. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

This recipe takes a mild-tasting fish and adds piquancy through the onion powder and, especially, the crushed red pepper. You’ll be serving up a big helping of brain- and heart food at the same time.

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Good nutrition helps your dog resist infection and disease. He/she will live longer and spend more quality time being your friend and companion. Dogs need healthy, natural or organic human grade dog foods!

Let’s take a look at the various parts of the body that can give us a signal about the state of overall health. The word ’symptom’ is from the Greek word ’signal’. Symptoms are signs that the body is out of balance or attempting to heal. We want to look at what symptoms mean, not try to suppress or cover them up. Suppressing symptoms can prevent the body from healing.

We will start by looking at the eyes. Take a look at your dog’s lower eyelid. The color here can indicate proper assimilation of iron and other minerals. If they are white or light colored, there is poor assimilation. The lids should be pink to red. Gums are also indicators of the proper use of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. If in poor condition and health, we will see loose teeth, bleeding, tarter build up, light color or white spots. Good healthy gums show no bleeding when rubbed and firm teeth. The gums should be dark in color. Your dog should not have bad breath! Feeding a good diet of human grade dog food will help keep eyes and gums in good shape.

The skin is the largest organ in the body and is an amazing indicator of overall health. Skin needs high quality protein, fatty acids and fluids. Without these, we see dry, flaky areas, ‘hot spots’, recurring infections and susceptibility to parasites. Good skin should be smooth and pliable. Check the elasticity of your dog’s skin by pulling gently on it and observing how quickly it resumes shape. It needs to be elastic and firm.

If your dog’s coat is dry, brittle and dull, it could mean his diet is filled with poor quality proteins and is deficient in fatty acids. A healthy coat will be soft, glossy and bright with minimal shedding. It is not normal for your dog’s fur to always come out in clumps!

A great indicator of overall health is the energy level of your dog. Does your dog have boundless energy or does he seem to tire easily and acts generally lethargic? Dogs that appear hyper or overly nervous may be suffering from a poor quality diet loaded with preservatives and toxins.

Always pay attention to your dog’s look and personality. Changes in either may be reflective of disease or early signs of other physical challenges. Weight change in particular can be especially significant and you should monitor your dogs weight regularly. Most dogs in America are over weight and this can not only interfere with your dog’s quality of life but may shorten it dramatically as well. When you pat your dog your should definitely not feel nothing but skin and bones but in a perfect canine world you should feel their ribs through a well muscled ribcage.

Remember that a healthy diet is the cornerstone of good health for both humans and dogs. Feeding your dog a “Human grade”, unprocessed dog food will provide high quality vitamins and minerals that are readily absorbed by the body. Dogs are people too you know! Alright, maybe not exactly people but your know what I mean and they definitely need high quality nutrition found primarily in human grade dog food to maximize their chance for long and healthy lives.

Dr. Janice Elenbaas

Always remember, Health comes from the inside out!

Dr. Janice Elenbaas has had a long and successful career as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She was the first woman in Canada certified to adjust animals and was instrumental in bringing animal adjusting to Canada. As founder of Lucky Dog Cuisine she continues her passion for animals by advocating human grade food for all dogs. Follow her FREE INFOSERIES Toxic Soup ‘ Truth about Commercial Dog Food here => http://www.luckydogcuisine.com

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