People with substance abuse problems are more likely to have other psychiatric conditions than the general population. Conversely, people with psychiatric disorders are more likely to develop substance abuse problems. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, someone who suffers from depression is four times more likely to develop a substance-related disorder. For people […]
Archives for December 2005
Oil-Free Creamy Cumin Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing is a type of salad dressing typically made of some combination of buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, mustard, herbs, and spices, mixed into a sauce based on mayonnaise, or another oil emulsion. It’s not hard to understand why ranch dressing is so popular: It’s creamy without being heavy, with a good herbal kick and a subtle garlic […]
Vegan Banana Cream Pie
Bananas are a fascinating fruit in terms of their carbohydrate and sugar content. Even though bananas are a fruit that tastes quite sweet when ripe—containing 14-15 grams of total sugar—bananas receive a rating of low in their glycemic index (GI) value. GI measures the impact of a food on our blood sugar. Bananas are stress-reducing […]