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The depression relief diet

by Sue Gilbert, M.S.
continued from page 2
Dinner
Option 1
Curried pasta with chicken and grapes (see recipe below)
Spinach salad (high in folic acid)
Walnuts and dates
Sparkling water

Curried pasta with chicken and grapes
440g macaroni, uncooked
350g cooked chicken
300g seedless red grapes
1 tin of pineapple chunks in natural juice
3tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
2tbsp lemon juice
50ml frozen orange juice concentrate
1tbsp curry powder
1 bunch spring onions

Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, toss chicken, grapes and pineapple together in a large bowl.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, orange juice concentrate and curry powder.
4. When pasta is cooked, drain well and stir into fruit mixture.
5. Stir dressing into pasta and fruit and mix well.
6. Sprinkle spring onions over dish and serve.

Option 2
Grilled salmon (see recipe below)
Asparagus
Baked potato with low-fat sour cream
Peppermint tea

Grilled salmon
4 salmon steaks
2tbsp olive oil
2tbsp lemon juice
2tbsp soy sauce
half tsp dry mustard
half tsp ginger

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a shallow dish and marinate steaks for as much time as you have (about an hour if you can).
2. Remove salmon and place on a grill pan, baste with marinade and grill for 5 minutes on each side (brushing occasionally with more marinade).
3. Check regularly to see if it's ready.
4. Serve immediately.

Option 3
Pesto on noodles
Sliced tomatoes
Decaffeinated green tea



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