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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
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[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
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[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
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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
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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
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[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
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Do you love guacamole, but don’t like the fat and calories? Try this chunky version that substitutes green peas for most of the avocado, yet retains the same taste and texture of the original. This guacamole has half the calories
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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.
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[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
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