This butternut squash is a great accompaniment to both Asian dishes and blander fare. For example, serve it with grilled halibut and steamed broccoli or with Tandoori Chicken Made Simple or Grilled Asian Flank Steak with Wasabi Read more...
[Mood Tip: One Ginger Pumpkin Muffin supplies more than 3,000 IU of beta carotene, an antioxidant that helps protect the brain from free-radical damage and age-related memory loss.] A great breakfast or snack for the holidays, these Read more...
[Mood Tip: Wheat germ is an excellent source of vitamin E, a nutrient that helps lower the risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.] While other fruit breads supply 160 to 200 calories a slice and up to 9 grams of fat, this Read more...
This sweet and spicy salsa goes well on firm fish, such as halibut or sea bass, as well as grilled shrimp. As an appetizer, serve with baked tortilla chips or thin slices of apple. Ingredients: 1 whole mango, peeled, pitted, and Read more...
Not just another stir-fry, this Japanese-inspired dish can be served alone, as a side dish, or over buckwheat soba noodles, rice, or any favorite grain. Be creative and add your favorite vegetables. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Read more...
[Mood Tip: This recipe is calcium-rich (314 milligrams/serving). Studies show that women who consume ample amounts of calcium reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as mood swings, depression, anxiety, anger, breast Read more...
This is a colorful, refreshing, side dish to compliment any meal or snack, and is especially good with salmon, halibut, or grilled chicken. This salsa also can be served as an appetizer or snack with warm whole wheat tortillas. Read more...
[Mood Tip: Tea contains antioxidants, called polyphenols, that protect the brain from damage by free radicals.] Ingredients: 4 cups water 6 Chai tea bags 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons fat-free Read more...
This tropical smoothie is creamy and cool, just perfect for a quick breakfast or mid-afternoon refreshment. You also get a hefty dose of B vitamins, calcium, vitamin C, and magnesium in this delicious smoothie. And, it’s 57 percent Read more...
[Mood Tip: Most people recognize orange juice to be a great source of vitamin C, but this refreshing juice also is one of the best dietary sources of folic acid, a B vitamin that helps curb depression.] This traditional brunch drink Read more...
