Naturopathic Blog
Chilled Roasted Corn Soup
Serves 4-6
This refreshing soup makes a great starter for your barbecue. Opt for yellow corn over white for a beta-carotene boost.
8 large ears corn, husked
1 cup coconut milk
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp white...
Dare to Bare Your Summer Skin
Even if your legs are paler than the latest True Blood victim, like it or not, it is shorts and swimsuits time. Although the summer can be great for our skin there are some conditions that can be aggr...
Miso Poached Cod with Kabocha, Millet and Wakame
Serves 4
This simple dish is great when you need a macro fix.
1 cup Millet 1 lb kabocha squash (can substitute butternut or pumpkin)
1 lb cod fillets 4 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp miso paste
1⁄2 lemon, ju...
Carefree Carrot Zucchini Muffins
Makes 12
Carrots are a lactogenic food meaning they can help mothers dealing with low milk supply. These tasty muffins make the perfect Mom's Day breakfast treat.
Ingredients
2 cups Almond Flour
2...
Fertile Beginnings
Perhaps in the olden days making babies was simpler. Bing bang boom momma is "in the family way." Times have changed with women waiting longer to have children, nutrients dwindling from our diet and more and more toxins appearing in our environment.
Super Omega Salmon Cakes with Parsley Puréed Turnips
Serves 4-6
Salmon is a rich source of the mood enhancing omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. For an additional omega 3 fatty acid boost, I've used ground flaxseeds instead of bread crumbs.
Salmon Cakes
1...
Grain-Free Kimchi Pancake
Serves 4
This is a grain-free version of one of my favorite foods. These pancakes make a great appetizer or top them with a fried egg for an amazing breakfast.
1 cups almond flour
1 egg beate...
Tangy Parsnip Purée
Serves 4-6
Parsnips make a wonderful alternative to potatoes in this delicious winter side dish.
1 lb parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoo...
Tarragon Delicata Lentils
Serves 4-6
I have literally fallen in love with delicata squash this fall. Not only is it delicious, you don't have to remove the peel like other winter squashes making it super easy to prepare.
1 med...
A Natural Path to Health: a Friend's Journey with Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In recognition of it, my friend graphic designer and breast cancer survivor, Judy Stuhmer has agreed to share her journey to health with the help of naturopat...
Roasted Autumn Vegetable Salad
Serves 4-6
Not only is this hearty salad delicious, it is rich in indole-3-carbinol thanks to the Brussles sprouts and rutabaga. Indole-3- carbinol is beneficial in the prevention of many female cancer...
A Better Back to School Kit
Alas it's time to put away the beach chair and flip-flops and get back to class. This school year, don't just stock up on paper, pens, and notebooks, make sure to provide yourself with what you need t...
Breakfast of Brilliance
Serves 1
Don't let the color frighten you.Don't let the color frighten you. This very simple, surprisingly tasty breakfast is rich in omega- 3s, protein, B vitamins, and choline. So it is the perfect...
NEAT and Easy Weight Loss
Besides diet, one issue contributing to obesity and many of the health problems associated with weight is simply a lack of movement. The problem is not spending hours at the gym or running a marathon...
Glorious Green Gazpacho
Serves 4-6
Believe it or not nightshade vegetables (tomatoes and peppers) were not a part of gazpacho until Columbus "discovered" America. This tasty refreshing soup makes a wonderful appetizer that e...
Recipes for a Successful Summer
Summer means longer days and ideal weather to enjoy the things we love to do like spending the day at the beach, going hiking and camping. But with all these enjoyments brings some unwanted consequenc...
Eating Organic Affordably, Yes, you can!
One comment I typically get in regards to eating organically is that it is too expensive. However, with diet contributing to around 75% of chronic diseases and the average US health care costs of trea...
Coconut Pea Porridge
Serves 4
This dish was inspired by the fermented lentil and rice batter, which is the staple of South Indian cuisine. Paired with green peas and coconut milk, it makes delicious gluten free vegan addi...
Allergy Free, Naturally
Spring is great unless it means sneezes, wheezes, and runny itchy eyes. Not to mention the embarrassment of a gooey handshake. With the mild winter we experienced on the East Coast, this allergy seaso...