Happy Passover! Or happy snacking/breakfast/lunch- a great recipe overall that's also grain free & dairy free.
Ingredients for 3 latkes
-4 cups roughly chopped cauliflower
-2 large eggs
-1/4 cup shredded onion, thoroughly patted dry
-1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
-1/2 teaspoon sea salt
-1/2 tsp garlic powder
-Coconut oil for frying
-optional toppings= dairy free sour cream + chopped scallions, unsweetened applesauce + cinnamon
Nourish the many organ systems that are involved in hormone production & metabolism all at once through this delicious smoothie!
Ingredients for a 1 person serving
-1 large handful of organic greens
-1/4 avocado
-1/2 cup of an organic berry mix, or any organic berry
-1-2 TBSP of ground flaxseed
-consider a sprinkle of raw cacao nibs
-1 serving of allergen friendly protein powder (gluten free, vegan)
Great over salads, fish, or can even be used as a dip or spread!
Ingredients
-1 C carrot juice
-1 C carrots
-1 orange (peeled)
-1 clove garlic
-a few thick slices of freshly peeled ginger
-pinch of Himalayan sea salt
My passion for psychology began in high school, when I received care from a therapist that made such an impact that my life was going to be devoted to giving back what she had provided. From almost future psychologist turned Naturopathic Doctor, I continuously witness
how we care for the body, but tend to neglect the 'mind' aspect of the mind-body connection, an effective way to address health and disease prevention.
While kale by itself is goitrogenic (can hinder thyroid hormone production), even cooking it slightly/exposure to heat helps inhibit those compounds where you can have it's full nutrient value and know your thyroid is gonna be fine!
Ingredients for a 2 person serving
-2 bunches of kale
-2 tablespoons (TBSP) of olive oil or coconut oil
-few pinches of himalayan sea salt
Perhaps the yummiest, easiest, and healthiest dessert you'll ever make :D
Ingredients for a 1-2 person serving
-1 avocado
-4 tablespoons of raw cacao
-2 teaspoons of organic raw honey
-few pinches of himalayan sea salt
Estrogen dominance is a term coined to describe how estrogen, may be out of balance due to stress or environmental exposure ('xenoestrogens') compared to other hormones. Or too other hormones are available in only trivial amounts, and even deficient, where estrogen may be a normal level. Without enough of other hormones, may still exhibit signs and symptoms of high estrogen.
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Read MoreUh oh, we just opened Pandora’s box with that question… and there’s no ‘one’ answer. Weight can be as much as physical issue, as it is mental/emotional.
Let’s consider what’s already been tried:
- Dieting
- Food restriction
- Over exercising
- Cutting and/or limiting calories
- Juice fast, and the list continues.
Who needs a sandwich when you can double, even triple up on your nutrient value in this fun version!
Ingredients for a 1 person serving:
-1 large sweet potato
-1 serving size of cooked protein in small pieces (poultry, meat- grass fed, organic)
-1 cup spinach before cooked
-1/2 cup chopped carrots
-1/4 cup chopped onion
-3/4 cup chopped celery
-1/2 avocado
-seasonings= garlic powder, pinch of sea salt, cumin, turmeric
First, remove the word 'should'- it's a strong word, and not usually associated with something we're excited to complete, or else we already would have completed said task, right? Consider rephrasing to: "I'd like to complete this task because____, and here's what I need to do: ______."
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