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FOODS KNOWN TO FIGHT DEPRESSION
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY With all the Mental Health Month activities — celebrities talking about their own challenges — talk shows discussing related issues, there is definitely increased awareness. Unfortunately, it is likely that a very large part of the combined 25 percent of people suffering from depressive episodes and anxiety (World Health Organization, National Institute…
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Asian Tuna Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 INGREDIENTS 10-12 ounces of canned white tuna packed in water, drained 8-10 small radishes, cut into wedges 1 large carrot, shredded 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced 1 teaspoon minced ginger Chili pepper flakes 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar (or plain…
Lentil Soup
INGREDIENTS ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, lightly drained 1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water…
HOW I SURVIVED MY FIRST THANKSGIVING
So, I “survived” my first Thanksgiving as an ITKarian. It really wasn’t bad. I went from my lowest weight of 201 lbs to 203.8 lbs. In fact, I would easily replace the word survive with thrive. Here are a few lessons that I have learned and a few thoughts and suggestions: 1. If you let…