The Hot Flash DietTM for May 2024 is Mediterranean Cod, although you could use haddock, halibut, or hake instead. It is perfect for those days that are more summer-like in temperature. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the thermal properties of the cod, hake, and halibut are all “neutral.” The zucchini, lemon, and marjoram are “cooling” […]
CHEESECAKE MINIS
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for April 2024 is just in time for Passover, but is great year-round. The main components are “cool” dairy products according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The fresh fruits suggested below to top the cheesecake minis all have “cold” to “cool” thermal properties. This recipe is adapted from the Mini Cheesecake […]
JEWELED RICE
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for March is Jeweled Rice. It is an over-simplified, unspiced version of a Persian rice. It omits the many “warm” spices (according to Traditional Chinese Medicine) that are classically added and the complicated steps for the crunchy base, so this jeweled rice recipe is quick, pretty, and tasty. The purple onion […]
GUACAMOLE DIP & CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for February is just in time for the Super Bowl. You can use just a smidge of chili pepper or leave it out entirely if this “hot” ingredient (according to Traditional Chinese nutrition) too easily precipitates your hot flashes. Easy to pull together and a crowd pleaser. 1 large ripe […]
CHICKPEA STEW
Serves 4 The Hot Flash Diet TM recipe for January 2024 has been adapted from a recipe by Alison Roman for the New York Times. This version uses laughably small amounts of curry compared to most recipes, but for novices, it might be a nice introduction to curries. Curry has a very “warm” thermal property […]
RAW VEGETABLE PLATTER AND AIOLI RE-IMAGINED DIP
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for New Year’s Eve uses vegetables with “cold,” “cool,” or “neutral” thermal properties according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Most festive alcoholic beverages are “warm” to “hot,” so eating these cooler veggies will help balance the overall temperature and prevent hot flashes as well as provide some hydration. HAPPY NEW YEAR! […]