The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for August is a quick and easy way to use those plentiful cucumbers from your garden, farmer’s market, or supermarket sale. The cucumber’s thermal property is “cold” according to TCM and this makes them a perfect appetizer or side dish to balance “warmer” dishes at summer barbecues. Serves 4-6 Persian […]
HEIGHT OF SUMMER (WATERMELON-FETA) SALAD
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for July is a good choice to bring to a 4th of July picnic or a summer potluck dinner. It is also a great way to use up any extra watermelon to free up refrigerator space. Watermelon, cucumber, mint, and lime all have “cold” thermal properties according to Traditional Chinese […]
Tabouli
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for June is tabouli which contains “cool” and “cold” ingredients like bulgur wheat, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and mint according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Summer’s heat can predispose you to increased hot flashes, so eat more “cooling” foods at this time of year. This recipe serves 4 to 6 persons. […]
MEDITARRANEAN COD
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 […]