by kathryn matthews | Dec 6, 2020 | Fish
Horta is Greek for “greens”. And Greece is home to over 300 varieties of wild edible greens, including chicories, arugula, dandelion, golden thistle, mustard greens, purslane, wild fennel, chard, spinach and various other greens in the cabbage family, as well as...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 6, 2020 | Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Gut Health, Mineral-Rich, Vegetables
Radicchio is one of my favorite cold weather vegetables. It is also known as Cichorium intybus and Italian chicory, and it belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family that includes other chicory vegetables, like Belgian endive. Radicchio has a distinct bitter flavor. You...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 5, 2020 | Stress and Your Health
If you have gained unwanted weight over the last seven months…you are NOT alone! These have been unbelievably stressful, unprecedented times. I get it. I hear you—and I feel you—100%. That said, word of advice: it behooves you to start working towards a healthy...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 5, 2020 | Stress and Your Health
Our stress response is designed to help us survive an immediate threat. Let’s say you spot a saber-toothed tiger headed your way. The amygdala, a neural network involved in the processing of memory and emotions (primarily fear), sends a distress signal to the...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 5, 2020 | Stress and Your Health
If you want to release extra weight—especially during these uncertain times—basic self-care practices are key. Mindset is where you need to start. When you come from a place of anxiety, anger, fear, resentment or unrealistic expectations, your body will perceive...
