THE ULTIMATE HEALTHY DINNER- Grilled Salmon with Cranberry Sauce

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 minutes

1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup cherries, pits removed
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons minced candied ginger
1 teaspoon orange peel
4 4oz. wild salmon fillets
1 teaspoon dried thyme or lemon thyme
salt and pepper to taste
12 whole cloves

Preheat grill, stovetop grill or broiler on high. To make salsa, simmer cranberries, cherries, sugar, apple juice, candied ginger and orange peel in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until cranberries are plump and soft. Remove from heat and cool.

Season salmon fillets with thyme, salt and pepper. Grill or broil for 3-5 minutes on each side. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa onto plate. Place salmon fillet in the center and garnish with chives. Serve with brown rixe and lightly steamed spinach and broccoli.

WHY IT'S GOOD FOR YOU:
SALMON: One of the best sources of protein and omega 3 fatty acids, which have been linked to drecreased risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's and asthma and may play a role in fighting depression.

CRANBERRIES: Rich in fiber and an excellent source of quercetin and immuneboosting vitamin C, cranberries may protect against heart disease, urinary tract infections, peridontal disease, and stomach ulcers.

GINGER: Thanks to its antiflammatory properties, it can help combat motion and morning sickness as well as joint pain in those suffering from certain types of arthritis.

CHERRIES: They can help to lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation, and are loaded with vitamins A, C and all the Bs, plus calcium, iron, potassium, and fiber.

BROWN RICE: This whole grain contains B vitamins, which have been shown to help protect against some types of breast cancerm Alzheimer's and heart disease.

SPINACH AND BROCCOLI: These vegetables are high in fiber and calcium and may help prevent colon, breast, bladder and cervical cancers.