We all know that kale is one of those foods that we should like. This cruciferous leafy green is a nutritional powerhouse: an excellent source of vitamins K, A and C; B vitamins; and minerals (manganese, calcium, potassium, iron). Kale also contains a high amount of...
As the second largest (and heaviest) organ in the body, the liver is a tireless multi-tasker. On a functional level, it serves us by: Producing bile Producing cholesterol and proteins to help carry fats throughout the body Creating proteins and cholesterol to form...
Fresh peas, sweet and light, are a delicious rite of spring. They typically debut at farmers' markets in late spring and early summer. Peas are rich in phytonutrients, including flavanols (like catechin and epicatechin found in green tea and cocoa), phenolic acids...
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...
“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 packed...
The roots of Irish cooking hark back to the farm and garden, and the classic Irish dish Bacon and Cabbage is a tribute to both. Many families grew their own vegetables and raised their own pigs. Traditional Irish fare is homey, unpretentious and based on ingredients...
I’m not so much a lazy (though, sometimes, yes!) as I am a time-pressed cook. That’s why I love Delicata squash. You can eat it straight up...no peeling required. Winter squash, including Delicata, is an excellent source of antioxidants, B vitamins and plant-based,...
This time of year, cooked kale is easier on the digestive system—and on my low thyroid. And, by “cooked”, I mean “braised”. I favor lacinato kale—also known as Italian kale, Tuscan kale, Dinosaur kale and black kale—the refined cousin of the coarser, more fibrous...
I could prattle on about the many virtues of Kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin. In addition to sharing my kabocha squash fries recipe (see below), I’ll give you the cliff notes version on why kabocha is my favorite winter squash... Its flesh. Kabocha has...
I love pie. Some years ago, I even won a red ribbon at a local, upstate apple pie baking contest for both my filling and my pie crust. That was then. Since being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2013, I have strictly adhered to wheat-free, gluten-free and...
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.