I love this garlicky kale salad—it is a staple at my table, especially during warm weather months! Kale contains glucosinolates, natural compounds that support the body’s detoxification process, helping the liver to filter out harmful toxins. Kale also contains...
Steamed Lemon-Ginger Broccoli Serves 4 2 to 2-1/2 pounds organic broccoli, both floret and stalk 2 to 3 tablespoons minced gingerroot 1 shallot, minced 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt Juice of 1 organic lemon Trim and discard end of broccoli stalk. Separate florets from...
A creamy and delicious way to start your day. Packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this nutrient- dense smoothie is both filling and satisfying. Healthy fats (avocado and unsweetened coconut milk) as well as cinnamon help stabilize blood sugar. Enjoy! Raw...
Are you feeling sluggish, low energy, bloated, constipated, or exhausted—moreso than usual? If yes…your body is likely signaling that it would welcome a whole foods-based spring cleanse. My DIY whole foods-based spring cleanse includes a program guide that walks you...
How do you support your liver? I know… The liver is not exactly a sexy organ to which most of us give much thought. Maybe you think of a damaged liver (e.g., cirrhosis) as a final bad outcome of alcoholism. Or maybe--since an estimated 2.2 million Americans live with...
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,...
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...
Light. Fresh. Textured. Savory. Delicious. A medley of fresh, seasonal flavors. Exactly what makes eating this spring salad so pleasurable! Spring Salad Serves 2-4 For the salad: Organic spring salad mix, rinse well in filtered water and, use a salad spinner to spin...
If early fall finds you overweight, congested, sneezy, itchy, breaking out in rashes, clearing a scratchy or sore throat and/or feeling generally “meh”, doing a fall cleanse can be an effective way to reboot—and bolster—your immune system. After all, we reset our...
Foods that are high in water can contribute to overall hydration. Bonus: they are also ideal fat-loss foods because, in addition to being high in water, they also contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. High water vegetables, like radishes, are low in...
Hi, I’m Kathryn Matthews. As a Board Certified Functional Health Coach, I help clients reclaim their energy, vitality and well-being. I want you to feel empowered about taking charge of YOUR health! To learn more, see About Kathryn.