Pumpkin, Cranberry, and Walnut Dressing

This is a little more work than a prepackaged mix, but it’s well worth the effort. Pumpkin, Cranberry, and Walnut Dressing 1 2-second spray cooking spray 2 1/3 cups fine cornmeal 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp sea salt 1 cup puréed pumpkin 1/3 cup applesauce […]

Eating for Happiness

Happiness centers around several important neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamaine, endorphins, phenylethylamine, and anandamide. Serotonin is popularly known as the “feel-good hormone,” or your body’s own natural tranquilizer, hence the happiness factor. This is the neurotransmitter that antidepressants target in order to boost overall happiness levels. Up to 90 percent of your body’s total serotonin is located in your gut, […]