Menopause Management-Article II
The next subject I want to cover is Weight Management. Remember the symptoms you experience are all manageable and you can have control over them. Weight Management: Menopause can bring about changes in metabolism and make weight management more challenging....
Menopause Management-Article I
A plant-based diet can offer numerous benefits for women going through menopause. Menopause is a natural transition that typically occurs in women around their late 40s or early 50s, and it marks the end of menstruation and reproductive years. During this time,...
Cilantro Lime Sauce
Cilantro Lime Sauce 1 cup hemp seeds (or sub 1 cup soaked cashews)1 bunch cilantro1/4 tsp crushed red peppers1 clove garlic1 tbsp tahini1/3 cup nutritional yeast2 dates or 1 tbsp Maple syrupJuice of half a lime (more to taste)1/2 cup waterSalt to taste Combine...
Thanksgiving Salad w/Marinated Mushroom
Thanksgiving Salad w/Marinated Mushroom 3 large portobello mushrooms1 tsp dry sage2 cloves garlic minced2 T low sodium Tamari sauce (gluten free soy sauce)Fresh cracked pepper to tasteSalad4-6 servings salad mix of choice1/4 cup pomegranate arils1/4 red onion...
Tahini Sauce
Tahini Sauce 2 tbsp tahini1 tbsp lemon juice1 garlic clove, finely gratedPinch of saltDash of crushed red pepper flakesWater to thin In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice and grated garlic.Add a pinch of salt and a dash of crushed red pepper...
“Beefy” Mushroom Bourgnion
"BEEFY” Mushroom Bourguignon 2 lb. mushrooms ((I mix white and crimini))2 small carrots ((cut length wise then sliced-half moons))1 small onion1 shallot4 cloves garlic minced2 cups veg broth (oil free) or water1/4 cup tamari (gluten free soy sauce)1/4 cup...
Smokey Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Smokey Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce 1 medium Butternut squash1 small onion diced1 shallot diced2 cloves garlic minced1/2 tsp smoked paprika1/4 cup nutritional yeast1/2-1 cup Plant milk of choiceSalt/white pepper to taste1 pound pasta of choice (cooked to...
Rice Pilaf (Instant Pot)
Rice Pilaf (Instant Pot) 4 cups long grain or basmati rice, brown or white (use the cup that comes with the Instant Pot)4 cups water (same cup) (if water not covering rice slightly add another 1/2 cup or so)1 small carrot shredded1 half of small zucchini shredded1...
Lemon Rice – Instant Pot or Stovetop
Instant Lemon Rice 4 cups rice, rinsed (I prefer basmati) ((use cup that came with the instant pot or 3/4 cup 1:1 ratio water to rice))3 cloves garlic minced1 small onion diced1 small shallot minced1 zest and the juice of one lemon1/3 cup nutritional yeastpinch...
“Fried” Rice
“Fried” Rice 4 cup leftover rice1 small onion diced1 carrot diced1 cup frozen peas - thawed1/4 cup low sodium, gluten free Tamari sauce ((this is an alternative soy sauce))1/2 cup or more water to sauté veggies In a wok or large nonstick pan heat to medium and...
