Spinach has twice the amount of tryptophan as turkey. Tryptophan is a natural antidepressant.

Posted on January 15th, 2008 by neslyn
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This is a simple, fast, tasty chicken dinner. I make this in a slow cooker, and just let it simmer all day, but you could just as easily put it in the oven and bake until the chicken is fully cooked. You could also put in any vegetables that you like and just cook it all together.

• 1 large onion sliced
• l glove of garlic
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in pieces)

Brown in slow cooker, then add:

• 1/2 package sodium reduced taco seasoning
• 1 can reduced-fat cream of chicken or mushroom soup
• 1 cup salsa (optional)
• 1 cup water
• vegetables (optional – you may need to add more water depending on the amount of vegetables)

Stir to mix ingredients then simmer in a slow cooker 3 to 4 hours, or just leave all day until desired consistency. Top with reduced fat sour cream or plain yogurt if desired.

Posted on January 10th, 2008 by neslyn
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This receipe is pretty simple and easy to prepare

• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 4 small onions, sliced
• 12 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large green pepper, sliced in rings
• 4 small red potatoes, cut in wedges
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 5 tsp whorchestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 1/2 tsp honey

Preheat oven to 450

In a casserole dish layer 1st, tomatoes, then onions, green pepper, mushrooms, and finally potatoes. Place chicken on top of layered veggies.

In a bowl mix whorchester, pepper and honey. Mix well and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with a little pepper.

Cover with foil and bake for 35 min or until chicken is done.

This dish is pretty tasty, however if you are not eating those carbs at supper simply omit the potatoes.

Posted on January 10th, 2008 by neslyn
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This topping adds a very mild sweet & spicy taste to roast pork.  Try serving the roast pork with the roast vegetable recipe.

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 Tablespoon Honey (optional)

Mix together in a small bowl, and rub on all sides of pork roast.  Top with apple slices, onion slices and several gloves of garlic.  Bake in oven until roast reaches 76 degrees C (or 170 degrees F).  Also makes wonderful gravy.

Posted on January 8th, 2008 by neslyn
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If you are looking for a great tasting, healthy alternative to the regular mayo, try this easy-to-make (also quick) recipe. 

• 1 cup tofu (plain yogurt would probably also work well)
• 1 Tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard (I use dry mustard instead)
• 1 tsp. soy sauce (reduced sodium)
• 1 tsp. parlsey
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder (optional)

Blend well together in blender or food processor and refrigerate.  Guilt-free low-calorie mayo to use in sandwitches, salads, etc.

Posted on January 8th, 2008 by neslyn
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