by kathryn matthews | Oct 27, 2015 | Animal Protein
On chilly autumn mornings, I love eating this particular ground lamb dish—made in advance—for breakfast. It’s filling, warming and satisfying. Adding a cup of filtered water thins out this flavorful, chunky ground lamb and zucchini “ragout”, transforming it into an...
by kathryn matthews | Oct 24, 2015 | Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Non-Starchy Carbohydrate, Paleo, Vegetables
If you’ve ever tasted fresh green beans from a local farmers’ market, simply prepared—without processed foodstuffs mixed in—you’ll know what I mean. I will admit: I wasn’t a big fan of green beans, myself. They always seemed like the obligatory vegetable de rigeur at...
by kathryn matthews | Oct 20, 2015 | Animal Protein
When you’re short on time, you can always count on eggs for an easy-to-make (and wallet-friendly) meal. Eggs are a nutrient-dense food—considered both a high quality source of protein and a healthy “good” fat. Dieters and health-minded eaters often favor egg whites...
by kathryn matthews | Aug 11, 2015 | Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Hormone Balance, Paleo, Salads
“Any variety of herb in existence may go by the name of salad,” Prosper Montagne, the French chef and author of Larousse Gastronomique, once famously said. My appetite for salad is legendary. I eat a large salad at lunch every day—”large” means 6 to 7 tightly...
by kathryn matthews | Aug 5, 2015 | Soups
An easy way to stay hydrated (and pleasantly full), especially during the summer, is by eating watery foods. Cucumbers, which are made up mostly of water (approximately 95%), fit the bill. The high water content of cucumbers also makes them an excellent food for...
