Calcium Rich Wild Salmon Cakes

Bone mass changes dramatically after menopause. For about the first five years after menopause, women lose bone at the rate of about 2-3% per year and then continue to lose about 1% of bone mass per year until the end of life. During this time, there is a decline in intestinal calcium absorption and an increase in urinary calcium excretion. So, including calcium rich foods in your diet must be a focus! One of the best food sources of calcium is fish, with those soft edible bones, especially salmon and sardines. They contain the same form of calcium, hydroxyapatite, that is in our bones!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups drained canned wild pink or red salmon (mash the bones with a fork)

1 cup mashed sweet potato

2 eggs

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

2 tbsp coconut flour

1 tbsp chopped chives

1 tbsp chopped dill

Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Coconut oil, for cooking

Lemon wedge for serving

Method

Combine the salmon, mash, eggs, zest, coconut flour and herbs in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the salmon mixture into ten balls, then flatten into patties. Heat a little oil a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Fry half the cakes for about one minute or until golden, then turn and fry on the other side for a further one minute or until golden and heated through. Repeat with more oil and remaining cakes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Pete Evans - The Paleo Way