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A Reader Recipe: Tilapia Wrap With Mango Salsa and Guacamole

Fit Community — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:06:14 PDT

We love this recipe for tilapia wraps from FitSugar reader HealthyDiva because it's so quick and easy to make. Make each ingredient from scratch or use healthy store-bought alternatives for those times when you're in a rush.

See the recipe after the break!

Yummy Links: From Chinese Tilapia to $500 Jelly Bellys

YumSugar — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:15:35 PDT

A very good reason for not eating Chinese tilapia. - Grub Street NY
Must make: Eric Ripert's crab-stuffed zucchini flowers. - Food Republic
Guy Fieri was the inspiration for a character in Bridesmaids. - Eater
Forget branding: the USDA wants all American cows to be marked with numerical IDs. - Wall Street Journal
Denmark has banned Marmite from the country. - Guardian
Reviewing Duck Lunch, David Chang's new lunch concept. - Serious Eats
Michelle Obama learns to pull a pint. - Bites on Today
Jelly Belly has released a set of exotic-flavored, gold leaf-coated beans, yours for only $500. - Huffington Post Food

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Roasted Tilapia, Potatoes, and Lemons

partysugar — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:00:53 PDT

For a lighter take on the classic meat and potatoes pairing, get rid of the beef and select a leaner protein like tilapia. The meal is just as hearty, but more fit-friendly. Since the potatoes require more time to cook than the fish, roast them first and add the fish later. This technique could also be used for boneless skinless chicken breasts. Serve with a chilled full-bodied white or a nice, light red. Make it for your family this weekend! Here's the recipe.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Five-Spice Tilapia

YumSugar — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:00:11 PDT

Worried about a week's worth of overindulgence? Then a light, healthy fish dinner may be just the ticket. Budget-friendly tilapia is versatile enough to be delicious in tostadas or soup, or even crusted and fried, but in this simple dish it takes center stage. A quick glaze of Chinese five-spice, soy sauce, and brown sugar gives it a flavorful kick. The added bonus? It can be made in 15 minutes!

Get the recipe when you keep reading.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fish Tostadas With Chili Lime Cream

partysugar — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:15:10 PST

While I'm a huge fan of the Baja-style fish taco, with crispy fried fish and a soft corn shell, when I make Mexican seafood dishes at home, I prefer not to fry the fish. Instead, I broil or bake it. This recipe is a perfect example of that simple technique. It tops crunchy tostada shells with broiled tilapia, shredded cabbage, and a chili lime cream. The resulting meal, which tastes healthy and fresh, is full of textures and flavor. To make this for your family, get the recipe.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Tilapia With Arugula and Tomatoes

partysugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:00:27 PDT

Just because you are cooking for one doesn't mean you shouldn't take the time to prepare a healthy and delicious meal. If you live alone, this recipe is for you. It's quick and uncomplicated, but flavorful and well balanced.

Tilapia, a light, flaky white fish, is cooked with tomatoes and arugula. A simple piccata-style pan sauce of butter and capers tops off the fish. Don't hesitate to be resourceful. Have a vegetable drawer filled with spinach? Use that instead. To treat yourself to this dish, get the recipe.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fragrant Fish Soup

partysugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:45:01 PDT

This interesting recipe combines four elements to make a healthy and balanced meal. Lemony rice, poached fish, steaming broth, and fresh vegetables are layered in deep soup bowls.

If your grocery store doesn't have tilapia, substitute another budget-friendly firm white fish. This dish is also a great way to use leftover fish fillets. Cut the fish into chunks, stir into broth, and simply cook until warmed through. Get the delicious recipe and

There's Something Fishy About Farm-Raised Tilapia

FitSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:00:00 PDT

I always assumed that all fish was healthy, but it seems the nutritional benefits of farm-raised tilapia aren't as wonderful as we thought. A new study reveals that this type of popular fish actually contains very low amounts of the healthy omega-3s our bodies need, and very high levels of omega-6s. Tilapia has a higher amount of omega-6s than 80-percent-lean hamburger, doughnuts, and even bacon. Researchers say this combination of fatty acids could be potentially dangerous for people with heart disease, arthritis, asthma, and other allergic and auto-immune diseases.

When it comes to omega-3s and omega-6s, you do need them both, but a healthy ratio is one omega-3 fatty acid to four omega-6 fatty acids. The western diet contains a much higher ratio of omega-6s. Having too many omega-6 fatty acids in relation to omega-3s can lead to a number of health problems, including obesity and heart disease. Omega-3s have anti-inflammatory properties, which are beneficial for people with inflammation diseases, but since tilapia is high in omega-6s and low in omega-3s, this fish would not make the best choice. Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon (wild is better) are a much better option.

I'm curious if this news is going to change your relationship to tilapia, one of the most commonly eaten fish in the US? Let me know in the comments section below.

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Link Time: Tilapia Skin Shoes, the Best Halloween Bags, and More

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:30:50 PDT

Marcia Patmos and Manolo Blahnik are making tilapia skin shoes - Lucky
15 fashion insiders share their favorite looks for Spring - Style.com
Ebony Fashion Fair returns to Chicago - The Daily Beast
Is Jenna Lyons dating Courtney Crangi? - The Cut
How to DIY your own peacock costume - Lauren Conrad
Betsey Johnson confused Keith Richards for Johnny Depp - StyleList
6 best bags of Halloween - Purse Blog
See the sketches for Ivanka Trump's new clothing line - InStyle
Is Beyoncé really wearing a fannypack? - HuffPo Style
Sexy Halloween costumes that men hate (and why we like them anyway) - The Gloss
Alice Temperley is collaborating with Filofax - Racked

Baked Costa Rican Style Tilapia With Pineapples, Black Beans, and Rice

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:09:22 PDT

Next time you're in the mood for some Latin cooking, branch out with this sweet and sour Costa Rican tilapia recipe, courtesy of Cooking in Pajamas.

Even those people who do not like fish will love this recipe! There is not a hint of "fishy-ness" in this dish. Tilapia is a beautiful, meaty, yet mild fish. By marinating it in a flavorful mix of citrus juices, cilantro and garlic, you are adding a lovely sweet and sour tang to it. Then, the fish is set atop a rice mixture that is loaded with spicy-sweetness.

My son, Joey, who is not a huge seafood fan exclaimed, "I don't really like fish or cilantro or fruit mixed in with my food, but this is really good!" Well, I like fish, cilantro and fruit in my dinner, so you can imagine how much I liked it! This dish is quick and easy enough to have on a busy weekday, but it is also elegant enough to serve to company, not to mention, it is very healthy. I know you are going to love it!

See what goes into this healthy meal when you keep reading.