GO BACK TO SLOW BURNING CARBS BROWN RICE It turns out that a modest amount of healthy complex carbohydrates make the brain produce more serotonin. Brown Rice contains plenty of B vitamins. Get the germinated brown rice (means it has been soaked in water until it just begins to bud). Germinated brown rice can be cooked in a rice cooker, great for people who have little time to prepare meals. OATMEAL (unsalted and uncolored) A serotonin producing carbohydrate that does not spike blood sugar levels. Stir in a few almonds and blueberries and you have a potent stress reducer! For a new twist QUINOA One of the highest protein carbs. The more slowly your body absorbs carbs, the more steadily serotonin flows, according to Judith Wurtman, Ph.D., a former MIT research scientist and co-author of The Serotonin Power Diet. Try making it with vegetable broth. Healthy Choices: Coconut & Walnut Oatmeal Recipe Yield: Serves 2 INGREDIENTS: •¾ cup of organic, gluten-free, quick oatmeal •1 ¼ cup of water •¼ cup coconut milk (option: can used hemp milk or almond milk) •1/3 cup of organic walnuts •1/8 cup (no more than ¼ cup) of unsweetened organic shredded coconut •Optional: a half inch piece of ginger root INSTRUCTIONS: •Place the liquids - water and milk in the pot. •Turn the burner on to medium heat. •Add the walnuts and (optional) ginger. •Give it about 2 minutes to heat up. •Add the shredded coconut and stir. •Wait 30 - 45 seconds. •Add the oatmeal and stir. Will be very close to boiling point. •Wait about 20 seconds - until it starts to thicken. •Then reduce to low heat to prevent burning. •Should be ready in under a minute. Note: You may wish to add more water if you prefer more of a soupy consistency. If you want to use steel cut oatmeal which has more iron, it takes a few more minutes and therefore a bit more water to cook. Even so, we recommend soaking it in water the night before. Then follow directions as stated above. (Note: All recipes should be reviewed to determine if the ingredients are appropriate for your condition.)
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 22:16:43 +0000
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