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Afraid of Winter Depression? Go Mediterranean

Zachary Shahan — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:06:10 +0000

The Mediterranean diet is not only good for its more well-known reasons — protecting against heart disease and cancer. According to a new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, the Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, nuts, and fish, may decrease risk of depression.

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Reintroducing the Iberian Lynx… on Olive Groves

Zachary Shahan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:01:44 +0000

The Iberian lynx, at risk of extinction, may be reintroduced into the wild on low-production olive groves soon.

A study by Spanish scientists says this may be the most appropriate place for the cat.

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Arsonists Burn Nature Preserve in Malta

Jake Richardson — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:40:47 +0000

The Ghadira Nature Reserve was attacked by arsonists in the first week of February.

A night watchman for the reserve called police early one morning after spotting huge flames in the north-west corner of the property. Police and fire personnel were on the scene quickly and extinguished the fire.

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Natural Gas Reserve Found off the Coast of Israel in the Mediterranean; Lebanon Claims Part

Amiel Blajchman — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:15:09 +0000

Lebanon has warned Noble Energy, the natural gas company that recently discovered 3 trillion cubic foot “Tamar 1″ (a natural gas reserve in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Israel), that working for the “Israeli enemy” will have repercussions. In a region that is already fraught with tensions over religion, ethnicity, water and power, natural gas is a combustible addition to the mix.

Lebanon and Israel have fought several wars in the past, and 2006 saw the breakout of further hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia. This, coupled with the lack of a maritime delimitation agreement between Israel and Lebanon means that the northern end of this gas reserve will almost undoubtedly become a source of further tension between these two neighbours.

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Spicy Red Lentils with Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

Sharon Troy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:57:54 +0000

This week, I made a decision to incorporate more raw foods into my diet. My new goal is to eat at least one raw meal a day, and to transform my kitchen into an entirely raw one. I’ll be documenting the steps I’m talking, and go further into the reasons why in my next several posts.

My first step though is getting rid of all of the wonderful food I’ve got stored up, but will now be eating less of, like grains, beans, and soy products. I can’t think of a more delicious way to clean house than this red lentil recipe I created last night.

I’m still stuck on what to name this dish. My husband called it “Mediterr-Indian” because of the spices that borrow from both cultures. It’s pretty low on fat, and good for people with food allergies, as it’s nut, soy, and wheat free, and of course, vegan. The recipe for the lentils, and the roasted cauliflower after the jump:

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