Problem: Article: Use 2.8 litres/ 3 quarts of water per 450 g / 1 pound of vegetables. There needs to be enough water to allow the vegetables to cook quickly; less water would cause the vegetables to stew and they will become limp, losing color, texture, and nutrition. It is fine to cover the pot when bringing the water to the boil but the blanching part should be done without the lid. Otherwise, you will trap the volatile acids released by the vegetables during cooking and this will cause the vegetables to become limp and deteriorate in color. Boiling water is important for keeping the green vegetables in top condition. The vegetables should be cooked as quickly as possible and boiling water will enable this. Drain and serve. Don't leave the vegetables to sit or they're freshness will deteriorate as they keep "cooking". If you must leave them rather than serve them immediately, plunge them into ice water and serve reheated or cold later (as explained above).
Summary: Use a lot of water. Cook the vegetables without a cover. Keep it at a high heat level. Test if cooked as explained below ("Blanching Time Chart"). Serve immediately.

Problem: Article: Open two 15-ounce (425 g) cans of chickpeas. Pour the cans through a strainer to drain off the soaking liquid. Rinse the chickpeas with fresh water and transfer the chickpeas to a serving bowl. Chop 1/4 cup (5 g) of Italian parsley and add it to the bowl. You can also use curly parsley, but it may not have as much flavor. Wash a bell pepper (any color), grape tomatoes, and green onions. Slice the vegetables and add them to the serving bowl. You'll also need to get out 12 kalamata olives and slice them in half. Discard the olive pits and add the olive halves to the serving bowl. Slice and add: 2/3 cup (115 g) chopped bell pepper 3/4 cup (111 g) halved grape tomatoes 3 green onions, sliced Measure all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk them until the dressing is combined. Or you can place all of the ingredients into a small blender or jar. Blend or shake the dressing until the oil is emulsified. For the dressing, you'll need to combine: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper, to taste Pour the yogurt dressing over the chickpea salad in the serving bowl. Add 1/3 cup (50 g) of crumbled feta cheese. Use a large spoon to toss the salad, so it's evenly coated with the dressing and cheese. Serve the salad at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Summary: Prepare the chickpeas and chop the parsley and bell pepper. Slice the tomatoes, green onions, and kalamata olives. Whisk the yogurt dressing. Combine the Mediterranean chickpea salad.

Problem: Article: Admitting the problem is the first major step in dealing with it. If you first recognize the signs of your problem, you can then learn to modify your behavior. Signs and symptoms of a gambling problem include: getting a thrill from taking gambling risks, taking increasingly bigger gambling risks over time, a preoccupation with gambling, reliving past gambling experiences (through imagination or telling stories), using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative feelings, feeling guilt or remorse after gambling, and repeated failed efforts to cut back on gambling. Additional social issues associated with gambling include: taking time away from work or family life to gamble, concealing or lying about gambling, and borrowing money or stealing to gamble. Gambling excessively can cause many issues including: relationship problems, financial issues, legal problems, occupational concerns (job loss), substance use, poor health, and mental health issues (such as depression). Do you lose time from work to gamble? Do you extend yourself beyond your means by gambling away money that you have set aside to pay your rent, mortgage, or other bills? Do you use credit cards to gamble? Are you secretive about where the money's gone to after you've gambled? Make a list of all of the consequences you have encountered due to your gambling. Also, identify people you have hurt as a result of your gambling such as family and friends. Knowing the risks of gambling may help encourage people who gamble to consider the consequences before deciding to gamble. Excessive gambling can lead to depression, anxiety, aggression, increased suicide risk, relationship issues and stress-related illnesses. Gambling also increases stress levels (via the stress hormone cortisol) and your heart rate, which can lead to health risks. Pathological and addictive gambling can result in decreased decision-making skills and reduce your ability to evaluate the consequences of your actions. Don't be secretive about your finances or your gambling. Be honest with yourself and others about money spent gambling. Pay bills immediately, when you have funds set aside to pay them. Add up losses and keep a running tally. When you've added up losses from a gambling session, list the things that you might have purchased with that money, or other debts you could have paid down. Admit it to yourself and others when you have gambled.
Summary:
Recognize your behavior for what it is. Accept the consequences of your gambling. Understand the risks of gambling. Be honest about your gambling.