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# Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes One Meal at a Time

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Eating healthy can help reduce your chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Try the following recipe to start getting your health on track.

### Asian salmon fillets

A light flavoursome dish garnished with coriander and spring onions. (Serves 6)

## Ingredients

- 6 pieces skinless salmon fillet approx 125g (4½oz) each

For the marinade:

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- A pinch chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons runny honey

For the garnish:

- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped coriander
- 4 spring onions, shredded

## Instructions

- Place all the marinade ingredients in a non-metallic bowl and stir well.
- Add the salmon fillets and coat in the marinade and set aside for the flavours to infuse.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side over a medium heat, brushing from time to time with any remaining marinade.
- Scatter over the coriander and spring onions before serving.

## Additional Sources

For more information on how [healthy eating and regular exercise](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/healthy-diet-and-regular-exercise) can improve your overall wellbeing, head to our Resource Library.

In our Resource Library, you'll also find an article detailing how particular [food choices can boost your mental health](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/resources/nutrition-depression-mental-illnesses).

And to learn how to prevent, identify, and manage symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes, book a [First Aid course](https://www.australiawidefirstaid.com.au/courses/first-aid) with Australia Wide First Aid today.

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