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...
Hormone Balance
Sauteed Dandelion Greens
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,...
Hot Curry Cauliflower Rice
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...
Lemon Shrimp Zoodle Salad with Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette
Americans LOVE eating shrimp. Hands down, shrimp is the #1 seafood consumed in the U.S. Shrimp is also a thyroid-friendly source of protein: 4 ounces contains an impressive 26 grams of protein. It is an excellent source of the mineral selenium, which helps activate...
10 Cleanse Tips for a Healthy Reset
Okay…the holidays (including Martin Luther King Day!) are officially over. If you overindulged during the holidays (and into January) and find yourself struggling to get back to your “normal” eating routine; or, you feel challenged to make healthier food and lifestyle...
Xenoestrogens and Estrogen Dominance
We live in a highly estrogenic world today. Many women—and men—suffer from “estrogen dominance”, having too much estrogen relative to progesterone—and other hormones. Being in a chronically estrogen-dominant state is linked with an increased risk of hormone-dependent...
Autumn Harvest Salad
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,...
Beach Body Guide: Keys to Successful Weight Loss This Summer…and Beyond
It is officially swimsuit season. And, for many, losing weight is top of mind. If there is one weight loss strategy that has been driven home by mainstream media, your doctor, or most weight loss programs, it is some variation of: Eat less + Exercise more + Willpower...
7 Reasons Why You’re NOT Losing Weight
I don’t know about you, but I want to rock a bikini when I’m 80! I’m not assuming that I’ll have a “perfect” body then—which, in reality, doesn’t exist as “perfect” is entirely subjective—just a body in which I feel happy as I move forward in my life. For many of us,...
Avocado-Spinach Dip
Rich. Buttery. Smooth. Fresh. "Healthy" never tastes boring when there is avocado in the mix! When I crave a fatty, feel-good food, avocado is my go-to nosh. This easy-to-make avocado-spinach dip is one of the many ways I enjoy avocado (and an easy way to eat...
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.