This Hot Flash DietTM recipe is a colorful, festive salad, perfect for Cinqo de Mayo celebrations, just not spicy which would aggravate hot flashes. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the thermal properties of beans and corn are “neutral,” the avocado, mango, and celery are “cool,” and the tomatoes are “cold.” Makes 4+ cups or 4 […]
Stir-fried Asian Vegetables
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for April shows a simple preparation of many different vegetables or combinations to provide Asian flavor. All the vegetable choices here are “cool” according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The garlic and scallions are “warm” but add necessary flavor. Serves 4. 1 TBSP avocado oil 1 tsp sesame seed oil ½ […]
Comforting Barley Side Dish
The Hot Flash DietTM recipe for March highlights barley with its “cool” thermal property according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Besides the mirepoix mix (celery, onions, and carrots), you can add extra vegetables that need to be used up. The overall thermal energy is “cool.” Serves 4. ½ cup barley 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or […]
Cranberry Carrot Cake
This is usually a very “warm” cake which I have modified to tone down its overall thermal value. It would best be made and enjoyed in the late autumn through winter. Pieces can be frozen. 350°F Bundt cake or tube cake pan 1-3/4 cups flour 1-1 ¼ cups sugar ¼ cup ground flax seed 2 […]
Hummus
A very versatile dip or spread perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. All ingredients are “cool” or “neutral” except for those noted. 15 oz. can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup tahini (ground sesame seed paste) ¼ cup lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, minced finely (about ½ tsp) (“warm”) […]