Anti-Depression Recipes

Baked Tofu Strips

Tofu, the highest source of tryptophan, is a soybean product that doesn’t have much flavor when eaten plain; however, it can be seasoned to substitute in many fish, dairy and poultry dishes. In order for this recipe to work, you need to use the fresh extra firm tofu.

Cheesy Appetizer

This cheese slices well; it melts when baked on top of casserole dishes. Can freeze and shred it, if needed.

Flaxseed Egg Substitute

Yield: Equivalent of 1 egg.

Green Soy Salad

Crunchy is the best description of this very colorful salad. The green soybeans are high in omega-3 and that is what inspired me to develop this recipe. You can add green soybeans to your favorite salad; just partially thaw them.

Melty Cheese

This recipe is a mild, but tasty substitute for soft, melting American cheese. It has endless options without the Tyramine found so abundantly in the regular cheeses. Use this cheese as a dip, on burritos, enchiladas, pizzas, vegetables, or anywhere else you would use melted cheese.

Oat Burger Patties

This savory burger is high in omega-3 and melatonin and makes a tasty vegetarian sandwich. You can serve as patties with your favorite gravy or with tomato sauce over pasta.

Tofu Scramble

An electric skillet works well for this recipe.

Walnut Granola

Granola makes an excellent breakfast addition and a wonderful snack at home or on the road. Walnut granola is high in omega-3, fiber, melatonin, and tryptophan.

Walnut Jam Muffins

Muffins make a healthy breakfast choice, especially for morning commuters that need to eat on the go. And this recipe already has the jam added to the muffin! The flax seed meal in this recipe replaces the eggs, resulting in a cholesterol free muffin, and increasing the omega-3 content of the recipe.

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