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  • Diet Cure — Scientific Research on the Addictive Nature of Sugar and the Biological Basis for the Treatment of Overeating.
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Integrative Medicine for Mental Health

  • Daniel Amen, MD — database of brain scans of different psychiatric disorders.
  • Integrative Medicine for Mental Health — provides Information and resources about an Integrative Medicine Approach to Mental Health
  • Mood Cure —information about amino acid therapy for mood and substance abuse issues through the work of Julia Ross in Nutritional Psychology.
  • National Institute of Mental Health — Governmental organization dedicated to conducting research on the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders.

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Recipes

Apple Cranberry, and Almond Coleslaw

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup fat free Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small cabbage, shredded (6 – 7 cups packed)
  • 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 2 large apples, sliced into matchsticks (about 3 cups) ( use crisp apples or asian pear)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds or 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  • In a mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and apple cider vinegar until smooth, while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl toss together cabbage, carrots, apples, green onions, almonds and cranberries. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately for best results.

Avocado Lime Drizzle

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole avocado
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 5 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

  • Peel and dice the avocado.
  • Place everything in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
  • Store in the refrigerator in a sealed jar. Makes 1 ½ cups

Broccoli /Apple Salad with Curried Cashew Cream Dressing

For the dressing:
¾ cups salted roasted cashews
Soak cashews in enough water to cover and refrigerate over night (8 hrs)
Drain the nuts, place in a blender or food processor and add the next 7 ingredients:

  • 5 ½ tsp water
  • 1 T apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 ½ tsp honey
  • ½ t salt
  • Pepper to taste

For Salad:
Combine:

  • 2 medium heads of broccoli (crowns)
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 1 apple chopped fine
  • 1 scallion
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 slices cooked turkey bacon chopped (optional)

Pour dressing on top and gently mix.

Lemon Balls

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded coconut + extra
  • ½ cup almonds
  • 2-3 tbsp honey or rice malt syrup (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Directions:

  • Place all ingredients into the food processor and blend for 1 minute.
  • Roll into small balls around the size of a 10c piece.
  • Roll in extra coconut.
  • Place on a lined tray and chill in the fridge until firm.

Makes approx 15 balls.

Light Mexican Style Dinner

Spinach Cilantro Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, bison)
  • ½ of a medium onion, chopped fine
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups (packed) baby spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine
  • 2 eggs, whipped

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400’F and line with parchment paper
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until fully combine. I use my hands here.
  • Roll into small balls and place onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until meatballs are browned and cooked all the way through.

Oatmeal Energy Balls

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup  raw honey
  • ¼ cup  ground flax seed

Combine all in a bowl and form into teaspoon sized balls and freeze on cookie sheet until set.

Roasted Sweet Potato/ Quinoa

Potatoes:

  • large sweet potato, peel and diced
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Quinoa:

  • 3/4 cup red quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
  • Pinch of salt, garlic powder, and chili powder
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Cilantro for garnishing

Instructions:

Roasted Sweet Potato:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees then line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with cooking spray.
  • Toss the diced sweet potato in the olive oil and spices and lay it out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast the sweet potato for 12-15 minutes or until it is fork tender.

Quinoa:

  • Rinse and drain the red quinoa then put it in a medium sized sauce pan with the water and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  • Bring the quinoa to a boil, then cover it with a lid and lower the heat to medium low.
  • Cook the quinoa for about 15 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat and season the quinoa with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, and cilantro.

Salmon Patties

  • (3) 6 oz cans wild caught salmon
  • 2 large omega 3 enriched pasture raised eggs
  • ½ cup almond meal (flour)
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 3 minced celery stalks
  • ½ tsp powdered garlic

Combine all ingredients then scoop ¼ cup measurements of salmon mix and form into patties. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a skillet. Cook approximately 3-4 min each side until crispy golden.

Textbooks

What Is Self-Harm? Signs and Causes

What is Self-Harm? Signs and Causes