food and mood

we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed.

now new research suggests there's a reason: food changes out brain chemistry.
these changes powerfully influence our moods, but can certain foods really make us feel better? nutrition  experts say yes,
 but what should we eat and what should we avoid? here are the foods that work the best, as well as those that can make a bad day worse.

food and mood - we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed. (you have to read this great article)

shaved cabbage salad

shaved cabbage salad with parmesan & balsamic
The secret to this salad is to make sure your knife is sharp and your hand
steady. We want the finest shavings here, not chunky ribbons. I tend to be
pretty ruthless at discarding any chunky bits that are going to mess with my
salad texture, but it’s up to you.
Great as a side dish to pasta especially if it happens to be served alongside
fresh tagliatelle al ragu cooked by a cute Irishman.

ingredients :

1/2 white or Savoy cabbage
2 large handfuls parmigiano reggiano, finely grated
aged balsamic vinegar (preferably >8 years old)
method :

Discard outer leaves of your cabbage and then get to work shaving as
finely as you can with a sharp knife, discarding any thick ribs as you go.
Place in a large bowl, drizzle over 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and toss.
If the salad seems a little dry, add some more oil.
Toss though cheese and season. Arrange on a serving platter or salad
bowl and drizzle over a sparing amount of balsamic.
enjoy it .
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