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...
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,...
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...
This summer, I started getting high on weed. I was curious—and wanted to try it. Now, it’s a weekly habit. And I’m totally hooked...on lamb’s quarters and purslane! Had you going there for a second, right?! Yep. Lamb’s quarters and purslane are weeds. I never...
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.