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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| 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. | |
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
| 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 |
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! | |
The Power of Pumpkin!
- On November 15, 2012
- By Lindsay
- In Desserts, Quick and Easy, Recipes
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Have some canned pumpkin leftover after making your traditional pumpkin pie? Looking for a healthier recipe to use it in? Try these super moist and delicious Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Quick and easy to bake, and much healthier than your typical cookie!
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
| Serves | 16 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 13 minutes |
| Total time | 28 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| By author | Lindsay Lawes |
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350F | |
| Step 2 | |
| Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside | |
| Step 3 | |
| In a large bowl beat egg. Add vanilla, brown sugar and white sugar and applesauce until smooth.Stir in the pumpkin puree. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well blended. Mix in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Bake for 13-17 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. | |
Tricks for the Treats
- On October 23, 2012
- By Lindsay
- In Desserts, Nutrition Education, Quick and Easy, Recipes
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Check out these tips and Tricks for the Treats to help keep your waistline from creeping out of control during Halloween..Plus enjoy a smooth and creamy, lower calorie version of Pumpkin Mousse!