by kathryn matthews | Jun 15, 2024 | Anti-inflammatory, Foundations of Health
June is a beautiful time of year… What are three things that you can do to improve your health RIGHT NOW? If you guessed any of the following…you are right! Eat whole (unprocessed) foods. Buy fresh, seasonal, locally grown and/or organic food. Cook meals at...
by kathryn matthews | Jun 15, 2024 | Anti-inflammatory, Detoxification, Hydration
Organic lettuces—whether red or green head lettuce, mixed baby lettuces, butter lettuce or romaine—are exactly what the body craves during the warmer months of the year. Lettuce is a high-water (hence, hydrating) and high-fiber food that contains vitamins A, C and K,...
by kathryn matthews | Jun 15, 2024 | Starch Carbohydrates, Weight Management
I recently rediscovered potatoes at my local organic farm market. It’s a bit ironic because eating potatoes has never appealed to me. I don’t enjoy eating French fries (or frites), mashed potatoes, or even the classic Russet variety “baked potato”. This is likely...
by kathryn matthews | Jun 14, 2024 | Anti-inflammatory, Smart Carbohydrates
There is nothing quite as exquisite as the heady fragrance, taste and mouthfeel of eating fresh, locally grown strawberries out-of-hand. Unlike those big California-shipped strawberries (think Driscoll) at the supermarket, which have tasteless, airy middles, no aroma...
by kathryn matthews | Jun 13, 2024 | Anti-inflammatory, Detoxification
Asparagus is a classic spring vegetable and available through May, June and sometimes July—at least here in New York and throughout the Northeast. In addition to being a high water, high fiber and low-calorie vegetable, asparagus contains a low pesticide residue. A...
