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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008 - 7:21:21 AM |
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FEBRUARY BLUES -
Feb 12, 2008 - 10:18:08 AM
February so often brings cold, damp, windy weather. The days are still short and dull and summer seems so far away. Valentines Day brings joy for some, but misery for many. Grief and disappointment overshadow many feelings, while anger sometimes turns inward leading to depression. Eventually the passage of time softens grief. And difficult though it is, pain needs to be felt in order to experience happier times ahead.
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CHICKPEAS WITH AUBERGINES AND TOFU -
Feb 12, 2008 - 10:09:54 AM
This spicy and warming dish provides many valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals and will sustain blood sugar levels to support the immune and nervous systems. It is simple to make and delivers good quantities of protein, iron, zinc and folic acid, betacarotene and vitaminC .
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VALETINES DAY SPECIAL: DARK CHOCOLATE DIPPED FRUIT -
Feb 12, 2008 - 10:02:32 AM
Bananas are rich in potassium, zinc, iron, folic acid and calcium. They also contain serotonin, a neurotransmitter, believed to enhance mood. Apples contain aromatic oils which have a calming and uplifting effect on the brain. Pectin in apples aids detoxification, circulation and blood cholesterol levels. This supports good blood flow to the brain, also encouraging positive mood.