The Hot Flash Diet recipe for September is perfect for using up end-of-season produce like tomatoes and cucumbers whose thermal properties are both “cold” according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Makes 2 to 3 servings. 1-1/2 pounds peeled, seeded red, ripe tomatoes ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP of lime juice or lemon juice […]
Seaweed Cools You… & the Planet
My book-in-progress, The Hot Flash Diet, is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts, focusing on the need to maintain balance between Yin (cold, moist, & calm) and Yang (hot, dry, & active), especially during the menopause transition. As I learned more about Yang Excess and/or Yin Deficiency as the basis for developing hot flashes and […]
Citrus & Celery Salad
This is a simple yet elegant salad for the summertime. If you use oranges of different varieties such as blood orange, Cara Cara, or navel, you should have a nice contrast of colors. Serves 2. 2 oranges, peeled, thinly sliced to make circles, and seeds removed 2 stalks celery, washed and sliced (on the bias […]
“Heart Fire” & Perimenopause in Summer
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health is maintained by a balance between Yin (female, cool, moist, calm) and Yang (male, hot, dry, active). During the menopause transition, generalized heat and hot flashes are due to Yang Excess (“full heat”) and night sweats are due to Yin Deficiency (“empty heat”). Both types of heat often flare […]
Three (or Four) Bean Salad
This is an updated Mom favorite for picnics and barbecues and is best made the day before the event. Perfect for 4th of July. You will need a 2.5 qt non-metal bowl or dish. Serves 6-8 1 can cut green beans, drained or 1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, cooked and chilled 1 can cut […]
Hydration: “Cool” Choices
Staying hydrated is important, yet experts continue to debate whether a person needs the oft recommended “eight 8-ounce glasses of water” a day. Beauty consultants claim that skin benefits from drinking this amount. Massage therapists talk about muscles needing more fluids when working out to be able to “flush toxins away.” Yet, medical professionals declare […]