Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Broiled Salmon

For a lovely spring or summer lunch, or light dinner, look no further. Grapefruit and avocado are one of those magic flavor combos that is as unexpected as it is delightful. In this entree salad, the two combine with wild salmon, snappy sliced almonds, tender greens, and an addicting Maple Mustard Vinaigrette that will knock your socks off. 

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Thyroid-healthy Recipe Highlights:

• The Omega-3 fats found in wild salmon can help combat inflammation.
• Salmon is one of the best natural food sources of iodine, which is essential to the production of thyroid hormone.
• Avocado is rich in healthy fats like oleic acid, which can help reduce cholesterol. It’s also one of the few foods that helps the body produce glutathione, a super-antioxidant that can boost immune function, detoxify the liver, and help combat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
• Grapefruit is one of the most low-calorie fruits, while also providing several nutrients like fiber and antioxidants. They are a very good source of vitamin C, with half a grapefruit providing 64% of the RDI. A study recently shared in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism stated, “In patients with hypothyroidism and gastrointestinal pathology, vitamin C improves the abnormalities in serum free T4, T3, and TSH concentrations.”
• NOTE: Grapefruit can interfere with the absorption of certain medications, including thyroid hormone replacement (like levothyroxine) in some cases. To be safe, avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice within 2 - 3 hours of taking your thyroid medication. If you're unsure, check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. If grapefruit is a no-go for you, simply substitute with orange in this recipe. 

Happy cooking, happy thriving, and enjoy the recipe (below)!

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