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...
Are you feeling sluggish, low energy, bloated, constipated, or exhausted—moreso than usual? If yes…you may want to consider doing a whole foods-based spring cleanse. My DIY spring cleanse includes a program guide that walks you through the process, recipes, shopping...
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...
Arugula, Radish and Pumpkin Seed Salad Serves 4 to 6 1 large bag organic wild arugula (baby or regular) and / or other mixed organic greens (e.g., mesclun) 3 to 4 red radishes, well washed, ends trimmed, sliced thinly 3 organic scallions, well washed, green...
On a cool, sunny morning…I had my first delicious taste of spring at breakfast: sauteed dandelion greens, along with a mixed green salad, roasted lamb shoulder and sweet potato. Dandelion greens are an excellent source of A, C and K, as well as minerals, like iron,...
Increasingly, we live in an estrogen-dominant world. Both women and men can experience estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is having too much estrogen in your body relative to other sex hormones, like progesterone and testosterone. Progesterone balances out...
Mixing flavors and textures can turn a simple salad into a satisfying and nourishing meal. Why is this salad so satisfying? Because the flavors are balanced, in harmony and the textures are diverse, from tender leafy greens, to tiny bursts of pomegranate seed...
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.