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Recipe Spotlight: Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Avocado Salsa

At Hope4Cancer, we believe food is one of the most important pieces of the healing process. That is why Full Spectrum Nutrition is one of our 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy®—a daily practice designed to intentionally fuel the body, support its natural defenses, and promote long-term wellness.

Every ingredient you choose has the potential to transform with your body—to reduce inflammation, energize, and restore balance. This week’s recipe, Pan-Seared Wild-Caught Salmon with Fresh Avocado Salsa, is a simple way to nourish your body with clean protein, healthy fats, and other healing ingredients.

The Recipe: Pan-Seared Wild-Caught Salmon with Fresh Avocado Salsa

Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the Salmon

  • 2 tsp cold-pressed olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 4 wild-caught salmon fillets (4 oz each)
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Avocado Salsa

  • 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and finely diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Nutritional Content per Serving:

Calories: 245 | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sugars: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 23g

Preparation:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over low heat.
  • Season salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
  • Place salmon skin-side up in the pan. Cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • While salmon cooks, prepare the salsa: In a small bowl, gently mix avocado, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste.
  • Spoon avocado salsa over the salmon fillets and serve immediately.

How This Recipe Supports Your Health

Protein and Healing

Protein is essential during any healing process, especially for those navigating cancer. It provides the building blocks your body needs to repair tissues, support immune function, and rebuild strength. Clean, easily digestible sources—like wild-caught salmon—help nourish the body without overburdening it.

Why Salmon?

Salmon offers complete protein, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory omega-3s. Because it’s naturally lower in toxins and pollutants than many other animal proteins, fresh-water, wild-caught salmon is considered one of the cleanest animal-based protein sources available.

Ingredient Benefits at a Glance

  • Avocado – Rich in glutathione and healthy fats for cellular repair
  • Red Bell Pepper – Loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C
  • Red Onion – Contains prebiotics to support gut health
  • Cilantro – A natural detoxifier that may help remove heavy metals
  • Lime Juice – Alkalizing and vitamin C-rich to boost immune function
  • Olive Oil – Provides anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fats

Together, these ingredients support detoxification, immunity, and overall vitality—embodying the Full Spectrum Nutrition principle.

Want to Learn More About Our Philosophy?

This recipe is just one example of how food can be a foundational therapy on your healing journey. At Hope4Cancer, we combine nutrition with non-toxic treatments, emotional support, and advanced diagnostics—all guided by our 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy®.

To dive deeper into this integrative approach, we invite you to read Hope for Cancer by Dr. Antonio Jimenez. In it, you’ll discover patient success stories, lifestyle strategies, and tools you can apply from home—wherever you are in your journey.

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