No tofu here! Friday was my daughter’s Sweet 16th birthday, so the last part of my week was crazy and definitely a little hormonal–both mother and daughter. I’d like to say that the menu was clean and plant-based, based we had a cheat night. We had our cake and ate it, too! I’ll be posting […]
Archives for June 2014
Sleep and Hormones – A Marriage Made in Heaven
Because my role as part of the Bodyofeve.com duo is based on experience and not expertise, I’m always excited when I read a great article or find a credible resource when it comes to my climb up “Mount Hormones.” Today, the Huffington Post featured an article by Kristin Kirkpatrick, a dietitian who serves as the […]
Scrambled Tofu {Vegan}
I’m not gonna lie, when I first saw my college roommate make scrambled tofu, I thought she had lost it. She was just a vegan hippy in my book and I couldn’t think of any reason why eating real eggs was so bad. And honestly, eating eggs ISN’T bad, but when you have hot flashes […]
Can Eating Soy Foods Hurt Your Thyroid?
I’ll be the first to admit, here’s where it gets a little mucky. This is why God invented dietitians– to help you sift through it all. So I hope after reading my blog post on how to reduce hot flashes, you’re contemplating eating more soy foods BUT maybe you’ve HEARD that soy can suppress thyroid […]
Super Easy Baked Orange Juice Tofu
I’m certainly learning a lot about tofu so far this month. I had no idea that it had to be pressed before you cook with it—I thought you just cut open the package, fish a chunk out of the milky water, slap it onto the cutting board and create your tofu masterpiece. The recipe I […]
Schools Out for Summer Hormones & Aha Moments
Well, it’s 10:45 pm and I finally have the presence of mind to sit down and blog. It’s been a long day teetering between being grateful that I’m home with my kids for the summer and hiding inside the broom closet in an effort to privately “meditate” myself into sanity. Today was especially whacky because […]
Triple Berry Tofu Smoothie
When your hot, is there any better food than a smoothie? It’s fruity, cool, filling, and it’s healthy, packed full of vitamins and fiber. It’s a great way to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet. And it offers the perfect venue for adding protein powder or tofu. Smoothies are a great solution […]
Got Hot Flashes?
Does eating soy help with hot flashes? As with all research the evidence is mixed. Some studies say “yes” and some say “no.” But MOST of the studies show that soy DOES help. In fact, replacing animal protein with soy protein is just plain better for you. But remember there is no one magic food […]
Easy, Tasty Tofu Curry Veggie Bowl
So, this month is all about hormones and Heidi is going to tell us all about how that controversial ingredient “soy” fits into our menopausal lifestyle. She has challenged me to cook often with tofu (which is soy-based) this month and I’m kind of excited. The only time I actually order a tofu dish is […]