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Kale Pesto With Toasted Walnuts

By Drew Ramsey, M.D. and Jennifer Iserloh

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Kale Pesto with Toasted WalnutsIan McSpadden

There is so much folate in this pesto, you'll make a pound of serotonin before bedtime, which means a night of great sleep and a smile in the morning. Both kale and walnuts feed your lover's brain with the omega-3 ALA , which is converted into molecules that protect your brain cells and are linked to a lower risk of depression. The pesto is equally delicious on pasta or brushed on grilled chicken.

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