Posts by Dr. Cheryl Winter

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 small bunch kale 1 avocado 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen’s Balsamic Salad Dressing or Homemade Balsamic Vinagrette Instructions: Place a small skillet on the stove and add the almonds. Turn the heat on to medium. Stir or shake the almonds often (so they cook evenly), until toasted and fragrant, 3…

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon molasses 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground…

This recipe was taken from Diane Sanfilippo’s, “21 Day Sugar Detox.” You can purchase this book here. Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced 2 green apples, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 pinches of cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar…

This recipe was taken from Diane Sanfilippo’s, “21 Day Sugar Detox.” You can purchase this book here. Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste Directions: Position 2 oven…

Ingredients: One head of cabbage Olive oil, 3 Tablespoons, divided Sea salt & Pepper, to taste Garlic powder, to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Slice one head of cabbage into 1/4-1/2 inch thick circles. 3. Coat a flat baking pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil/ 4. Lay the cabbage circles…

This hearty detoxifying soup contains the cruciferous vegetables, broccoli and cauliflower, which have potent anti-estrogenic properties. Dulse is rich in iodine, an essential mineral for brain and breast health in women, but avoid it, however, if you have Hashimoto’s disease. This recipe was adapted from Magdalena Wszelaki’s book, “Cooking for Hormone Balance.” You can purchase…

Everyone loves whipped cream, but the dairy versions and frozen whipped cream desserts are anything but healthy and clean. This healthy and clean version is sure to satisfy that whipped cream craving. You can find more great recipes from the author of “Cooking for Hormone Balance,” by Magdalena Wszelaki, here. The key to success is…

These are amazing for a quick snack or a satisfying dessert. You can find more great recipes from the author of “Cooking for Hormone Balance,” by Magdalena Wszelaki, here. Ingredients: 3/4 cup coconut butter 1 tsp freshly grated lime peel, plus extra to garnish 2 Tblsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 Tblsp raw honey or…

This dish is perfect for company or for special weekend mornings. It’s actually good any day of the week, as you can always reheat leftovers for a quick on-the-go breakfast meal. Ingredients: 9 free-range chicken eggs 1 pound organic bacon (approximately 14-16 slices) 1/2 cup nut milk 1 large sweet potato 8 oz fresh mushrooms,…

Kefir is a unique cultured dairy product that’s one of the most probiotic-rich foods on the planet. It tastes like a drinkable yogurt. The health benefits of kefir are incredible, especially for healing issues like leaky gut. Kefir is made using starter “gains,” which are a combination of bacteria and yeasts that interact with the…