by kathryn matthews | Nov 14, 2019 | Hormone Balance
We live in a highly estrogenic world today. Many women—and men—suffer from “estrogen dominance”, having too much estrogen relative to progesterone—and other hormones. Being in a chronically estrogen-dominant state is linked with an increased risk of hormone-dependent...
by kathryn matthews | Nov 12, 2019 | Animal Protein
Chicken, specifically pasture-raised chicken, is an excellent choice of hormone-balancing protein. It is also an excellent source of thyroid-supporting B vitamins (all B vitamins) and thyroid-supporting selenium; it is a good source of other minerals, including zinc,...
by kathryn matthews | Nov 5, 2019 | Anti-inflammatory, Detoxification, Hormone Balance, Immune Health, Salads, Thyroid-friendly
Americans tend to think of “salad” as a “diet food” or an obligatory “healthy food” you eat to lose weight. More often than not, salads resemble dessert, especially when you add candied nuts, dried cranberries (or any kind of dried fruit), cheese, croutons and creamy,...
by kathryn matthews | Nov 5, 2019 | Fish
One of my all-time favorite Sicilian dishes is Bucatini con le Sarde (bucatini, being a fat, long, hollow pasta, with sardines, currants and pine nuts….mmm!). While I don’t eat wheat- or gluten-based foods these days (including, sadly, bucatini), I still love and...
by kathryn matthews | Nov 5, 2019 | Anti-Cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Detoxification, Immune Health, Salads
Simple salads featuring fresh, organic ingredients, can elevate the seemingly mundane into something truly delicious, satisfying and nourishing. My salad got an unexpected flavor boost from two ingredients that I bought at the farmers’ market: radishes and Chinese...
