Despite its name, black cod is NOT a member of the cod family; it is a member of the fish family, Anoplopomatidae, which thrive in the Pacific Northwest waters. Black cod is also known as sable fish or butter fish (aptly named). Its high, healthy fat content gives black cod a soft, silky texture and […]
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
Mmmmm….This is one example of a quick throw-together, hormone-balancing breakfast that I regularly eat… –A salad of organic greens: an Italian romaine mix and arugula in an raw apple-cider and olive oil vinaigrette –Warmed wild-caught sardines (out of a tin) —Hot curry cauliflower rice And, no, I was not in the kitchen all morning “cooking”! […]
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 estrogen in women. Testosterone balances out estrogen in men. We are inundated by hormone-disrupting chemicals and synthetic estrogens. […]
Easy Turkey-Ginger Ragu
Ragus are an easy-to-make and versatile weekday meal. You can hide extra vegetables (as long as they’re finely minced!) in ragus, especially, if you’re cooking for picky eaters! Transform any leftover ragu into a body-warming “soup”: simply add enough filtered water to leftover ragu until thinned and liquid in consistency. Warm on stove and fold […]
Dark Chocolate, Love and Your Health
Chocolate and The Love Connection The symbolic connection between chocolate and love was originally established by the Mayans of Mexico where, in addition to serving chocolate as a celebratory beverage at betrothal and marriage ceremonies (much like expensive French champagne), the bride and bridegroom exchanged cacao beans during their wedding vows to signify their bond. […]
Buckwheat Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies
When I bake, buckwheat flour and tiger nut flour are my go-to gluten-free flours. Because I have Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) and hypothyroidism, I stopped eating wheat and gluten-containing grains (oats, barley, spelt, rye) about seven years ago. Since then, many symptoms of digestive distress that I once assumed were “normal” have disappeared. Do I […]
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 thyroid hormones so that they can be used by the body. […]
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 choices in the New Year of a New Decade…. …it’s time to consider a […]
Sichuan-Style Chili
Happy Lunar New Year! Once I moved to NYC, I started celebrating Chinese New Year by cooking (and eating) traditional “good luck” dishes. It was fun. And it took place in the winter, the time of year I most craved Chinese food. But, after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s 7 years ago, I stopped. I seldom […]
Braised Napa Cabbage with Sesame Oil
While I am NOT a fan of the common cabbage, I love Napa cabbage, which does not smell or taste “cabbage-y”. Its cylindrical-shaped head of tightly packed leaves are longer, softer, mild-tasting and almost sweet when cooked. Napa cabbage is also budget-friendly ($1.29 / pound where I shop), filling and delicious. Bonus: it’s listed as […]