Using Food to Boost your Mood?

Have you ever thought that food may play a role in your mood? Well, it just may. Usually our mood helps determine what we choose for food, but perhaps we should let our food help improve our mood! Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acid, folic acid, tryptophan, and selenium may help with memory, as well as mood improvement according to abc’s KABC-TV. Check out this link to read more!

 Try this Super Easy Salmon Salad recipe for a healthy helping of omega 3’s! Great served with lettuce, whole grain crackers, or whole-grain pita bread!

Super Easy Salmon Salad

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Super Easy Salmon Salad
Serves 2-4
Prep time 10 minutes
Meal type Appetizer, Lunch, Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Misc Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
By author Adapted from cookthink.com

Ingredients

  • 2 (15oz) cans salmon, drained
  • 1 tablespoon plain, non-fat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Add salmon to a large bowl, and fork to gently seperate. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
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The holidays are here!

Don’t let the holidays leave you feeling like there is no way to stick with your healthy eating and exercise plan…Follow these simple tips to keep your waistline in check!

Enjoying the Holidays the Healthier Way

Mmm…Maple Roasted Root Veggies

Try this medley of root vegetables, roasted to perfection with a tad of maple syrup! Try Brussel’s sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, parsnips, butternut squash, beets, or whatever you have on hand! Quick, easy, delicious, and nutritious!

Maple Roasted Root Vegetables

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Maple Roasted Root Vegetables
Serves 4-6
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 35 minutes
Total time 45 minutes
Dietary Vegan, Vegetarian
Meal type Salad, Side Dish
Misc Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
A medley of root vegetables, sweetened with a tad of maple syrup!

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Sweet potato
  • 2 cups Brussel's sprouts
  • 2 Large Carrots
  • 1 Large Parsnip
  • 3-4 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450F. Halve Brussel's sprouts, and cube all other vegetables into ~1/2 inch slices.
Step 2
Spray a 13x9inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add all chopped vegetables, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
Step 3
Bake for about 10 minutes. Drizzle with syrup and bake for an additional 20 minutes, stirring once during. Enjoy!
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It’s Not The Turkey Making You Tired Afterall

Many of you may have heard that turkey is the culprit for making you tired after eating your Thanksgiving meal. Well, its not really the turkey- its the whole meal! Generally speaking, most Americans tend to overeat on Thanksgiving. The combination of excess calories and alcohol (for those who choose to imbibe) are the main reason we tend to feel so tired after feasting. So this year, instead of rushing to living room after dinner is over to claim the best nap spot- head outside. Go for a brisk walk with your friends and family, and leave the zzz’s behind!

Check out this article from pennlive.com for more information on the link between the turkey dinner, and the nap on the couch afterwards!

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/11/thanksgiving_dinner_does_trypt.html

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