Chopped-Chicken-Saladwith Apples and Walnuts
Chopped-Chicken-Salad ~ Natures Health Foods
Chopped-Chicken-Salad with Apples and Walnuts This salad provides a generous portion of fiber-filled vegetables and protein-rich chicken, plus the added benefit of omega-3-packed walnuts. Very filling meal. Ingredients: 1-2 c. chopped romaine lettuce. 4-5 oz. chicken breast, cooked, cooled, and chopped. 1/2 c. canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained. 1/2 med. Granny Smith apple, chopped. 1/4 c. chopped cucumber (with peel). 1/4 c. chopped tomato. 1/4 c. chopped avocado. 1/4 c. chopped celery. 2 scallions, minced. 1 Tbs. chopped walnuts. 2 Tbs. reduced-calorie raspberry vinaigrette. ( Preparation;
1. Place lettuce in large bowl. Add chicken, chickpeas, apple, cucumber, tomato, avocado, celery, scallions, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Makes 1 Serving of chopped-chicken-salad. Per Serving: 459 cal, 36 g pro, 45 g carb, 17 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 66 mg chol, 14 g fiber, 653 mg sodium. Prep Time: 15 minutes Super-nutrients Carbohydrates Low-quality carbohydrates, found in foods that are loaded with refined flours and sugars, can make you feel irritable by causing erratic blood sugar levels. Stay stable with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which have fiber that keeps blood sugar steady. Protein It's critical to moderating mood because it helps slow the absorption of carbohydrates, which helps prevent blood sugar highs and lows. Include a serving at every meal. Omega-3s The relationship between depression and omega-3 fatty acids is not completely understood.
Studies have shown that people who are clinically depressed have low blood levels of the fatty acids.
Doses greater than 3 g (3,000 mg) per day are often used along with prescription antidepressants to treat clinical depression.
Ask your doctor if this is an option. 
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