“The best way out is always through” – Robert Frost The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), states on its website that each year, “millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of May, NAMI and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. Each year, the movement grows stronger. In 2013, President Obama proclaimed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month and brought the issue of mental health to the forefront of our nation’s thoughts.” Organizations such as NAMI, CDC, and NIMH dedicate their efforts to spreading mental health awareness throughout the month of May. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), has stated that 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. suffers from depression. Concurrently, the National Institute of Mental Health Read the full article →
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 15 ounces canned salmon, drained, or 1½ cups cooked salmon 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 1¾ cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip) ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Creamy Dill Sauce, (recipe follows) 1 lemon, cut into wedges Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Heat 1½ teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from the heat. Place salmon in a medium bowl. Flake apart with a fork; remove any bones and skin. Add egg and mustard; mix well. Add the onion mixture, breadcrumbs and pepper; mix well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 2½ inches wide. Heat remaining 1½ teaspoons Read the full article →
Scotch Plains, NJ On April 1, 2015, the White House released a Presidential Proclamation from President Obama: “On World Autism Awareness Day, our Nation recognizes all those around the globe who live on the autism spectrum. We celebrate the countless ways they strengthen our communities and enrich our world – and we reaffirm their fundamental rights to participate fully in society, live with respect, and achieve their greatest potential. In the United States, millions of adults and young people live with autism spectrum disorder, including 1 out of every 68 children. They are our colleagues, classmates, friends, and loved ones, and they each have something to contribute to the American story. In large cities and small towns, individuals with autism live independent and productive lives, and our Nation is better because of their unique talents and perspectives. Their example reminds us that all people have inherent dignity and worth, and Read the full article →
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Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean (90% or leaner) ground beef 1½ teaspoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2½ cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, thawed, chopped 1 medium Golden Delicious or other sweet-tart cooking apple, unpeeled, diced 6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 1 15-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes 1½ tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon paprika, preferably Hungarian sweet 3 cups coarsely chopped Savoy, or green cabbage 1-2 tablespoons cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Preparation: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add beef, caraway seeds and thyme and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef with a spoon, until it is mostly browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in pepper-onion mix and apple; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in broth, tomatoes, honey and paprika and adjust the heat so the mixture boils gently. Cook for Read the full article →
