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By MARY WEST Researchers from the U.K., Australia and Spain explored the link between the risk of depression and following a high-quality diet rich in plant foods like the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet). They found close adherence to the eating plan could substantially reduce the likelihood of developing the mental illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 8.1 percent of American adults suffered from depression in a given two-week period from 2013 to 2016. Symptoms include poor sleep and appetite, as well as low mood and a loss of interest in life. Because medication is only effective in...

By Molly Baz photo credits : bonappetit.com    Slow-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Serves: 4   Ingredients 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup harissa paste 1 garlic clove, grated 1 lemon, halved 900g skinless center-cut salmon fillet Kosher salt Mixed tender herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, dill, and/or chives; for serving)    Method Preheat oven to 135°C. Whisk oil, harissa, and garlic in a medium bowl. Pour half of harissa oil into a 2.36L baking dish and swirl to coat. Thinly slice a lemon half and remove any seeds; scatter slices in dish. Season salmon on all sides with salt and...

By UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Cooking vegetables in sofrito (sauté) with extra virgin olive oil favours the absorption and release of bioactive compounds of its traditional ingredients (garlic, onion and tomato), according to the study conducted by a research team of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences at the University of Barcelona (UB), from the Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBERobn) and the Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases Networking Biomedical Research (CIBERDEM), led by the tenure lecturer Rosa M. Lamuela. These results, published in the science journal Molecules, allow an insight on the mechanisms with which...

photo credits : foodietakesflight.com    Risotto of Tomato and Basil Serves: 4   Ingredients 2 tablespoons Dandaragan Estate Delicate EVOO 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 finely chopped onion 400g arborio rice 1/2 cup of dry white wine 900ml vegetable or chicken stock, simmering 4 roma tomatoes 8 sundried tomatoes 20 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons sour cream   Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the garlic and onion. Sauté until the onion is transparent. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the wine and stir well, allowing the wine...