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)

Black and Blue Caesar Salad

Black and Blue Caesar Salad


ingredients :

1 ounce shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup), divided

 1 1/4 cups large croutons, divided

 3 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

 1/4 cup Caesar dressing

 3 slices Roma tomato

 1 (6-ounce) sirloin steak

 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

 1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

 1/4 cup cooked diced bacon, heated

method :

 In a large bowl, sprinkle about half the Parmesan and half the
croutons over romaine; add dressing and toss well. Place in a chilled
pasta bowl or large soup plate; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan,
creating a "snowcap" effect. Add tomato slices on one side;refrigerate.

 In a very well-ventilated area or outdoors, heat a cast-iron skillet
over high heat. Brush one side of sirloin with melted margarine;
sprinkle to taste with Cajun seasoning. Place seasoned-side down in
skillet(Caution: There might be a slight flame when meat is
placed in skillet.). While first side is cooking, brush second side
with melted margarine and sprinkle with additional seasoning. Cook
about 2 minutes; turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or to desired
degree of doneness. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.

 Fan sliced steak over salad; top with blue cheese, bacon and
remaining croutons.

enjoy it :

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