A Tasty Turkey Alternative – For Two: Stuffed Chicken Breast – Spinach, Feta, Yellow Pepper Gluten Free Bread Crumb Crust No family coming this year for Thanksgiving so I decided to go rogue and make stuffed chicken breasts with tossed greens. A simple meal that tasted great and was a little fancy to mark the […]

Chicken: Cut in chunk, marinade in Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce and some lemon juice. Then cook on low heat until done. Taco Toppings: Chop cucumber into small pieces Chop tomatoes into small chunks Thinly slice red pepper into abut 1 inch long pieces Optional: brown rice cooked in organic chicken stock with onions and […]

INGREDIENTS: 2 medium shredded zucchinis  1.5 mashed bananas 2 eggs OR Vegan alternative: 2 chia eggs or flax eggs (ratio to = 1 egg is 1 tbsp chia:3 tbsp water or 1 tbsp flax meal: 3 tbsp water, mix and let stand for 10 mins) 2.5 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup GF all purpose flour (or […]

Here are some tips for how to make the perfect smoothie!  I like to use a pick 4 method.  Pick a base and then choose something from each of the 4 categories – carbohydrate, protein, fat & fibre.  Below are my top choices for each category. Base Water or unsweetened almond or coconut milk (about […]

The perfect recipe to reduce cortisol and help you sleep. Starving your body of carbs later in the day actually stresses it. Your dinner time meal should include a healthy but starchy carb and this should help calm your body and get it ready for a nice sleep each evening.  Ingredients:  2 medium sweet potatoes […]

Starving your body of carbohydrates can also increase your stress levels. Dr. Turner ND recommends a starchy carb meal after 4pm. This will help you sleep better and feel calmer in the evenings and will also keep you feeling full throughout the evening and less likely to snack. Combine healthy carbs and protein! Ingredients:  2 tbsp extra […]

Ingredients: Chopped small red onion 4-5 garlic cloves crushed 2-3 tsp Thai red curry paste (or more if you prefer stronger) 1 can of Coconut milk (my all time favourite is Avoy-D Coconut milk) 1 package of 2-3 chicken breast OR plant based protein 2-3 tsp garlic chili sauce 2 zucchinis chopped 1/2 – 3/4 […]

These are my new favourite guilt free treats. Thanks to Tracy Harper – check her out on Instagram @HarperHealthandWellness Super simple and ready in just a few minutes. 1 cup of organic peanut butter (or other nut butter if you prefer) 1 egg 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp of vanilla (or more if you […]

A perfect drink for a cold winter’s day with loads of anti-inflammatory benefits, support for gut health and brain function. 1 cup non-dairy milk (coconut milk is my preference) ¾-1 tsp. ground turmeric (start with less and build up) ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. honey 1 tsp. coconut butter ½ tsp. fresh grated ginger Dash […]

Recipe submitted by Clear Medicine Patient  Sylvia P      500g chicken breast strips     200ml white wine     1/2 cup diced onion     1 tsp honey     Fresh rosemary and sage     Zest and juice of one lemon     Zest and juice of one orange     Olive oil     Salt & Pepper     Flour for dredging […]

Salad 2 large bunches of kale 2-4 roasted beets 2 handfuls pumpkin seeds Dressing 2 large cloves garlic 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1-2 lemons) 3-5 tbs. extra virgin olive oil, to taste 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1 tsp. pure maple syrup Directions Finely chop the kale leaves […]

1/2 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree  1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 cup plain 2% Greek Yogurt  2 tablespoons of hemp seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   1 teaspoon cinnamon   Nutmeg to taste  1 serving fiber supplement  1/4 cup of ice 1 serving vanilla protein    Add all ingredients to blender EXCEPT protein powder. Blend well. At the end add […]

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½cup diced Vidalia onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 head cauliflower, cored and chopped 3 cups vegetable stock 1 cup kale, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 servings of meat or vegan protein In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high […]

High Veg, Fat-free fat, protein-enriched to maintain muscle mass, and anti-inflammatory with lean choice protein, removal of bad fats and spices. 3 mini sweet peppers – red, yellow and/or orange, 1 zucchini sliced and quartered Chopped red or white onion 3 to 4 handfuls of spinach ½ to 1 cup of chopped baby tomatoes lots […]

Ingredients: 10 egg whites or 1 1/4 cup egg whites (Naturegg Simply Egg Whites) 3 egg yolks (omega 3 eggs) or 1/4 avocado, sliced salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 heaping tbsp goat cheese 4-6 tbsp of salsa – choose a brand that is sugar-free 1 cup apple chopped You […]

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 cup diced red bell pepper ½ cup diced yellow bell pepper ½ cup fresh pineapple, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup vegetable stock, if necessary, for moisture 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced 2 cups spinach ¼ cup cooked brown basmati rice, […]

As seen on The Marilyn Denis Show September 18, 2019. 8 eggs 2 tablespoons coconut flour Sea salt and pepper to taste 4 cups shredded zucchini Olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray 2 cups plain 2 % Greek Yogurt In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together with the coconut flour, sea salt and […]

2 cups almond flour 1 tsp  baking powder  2 eggs 1/4 cup softened butter or coconut oil 4 tablespoons coconut sweetener OR honey OR maple syrup 1 teaspoon  pure almond extract 1 teaspoon  pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoon full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk dash of salt 1 cup dried or fresh blueberries (I used freeze-dried blueberries with […]

As seen on The Marilyn Denis Show ⁣Make your own Burger Bowl recipe:⁣ (You can use the meat of your choice between grass fed beef, beyond meat, chicken, or turkey)⁣ 1. Pan fry garlic and onions⁣ 2. In a mixing bowl, combine one pound ground meat, 1 egg, salt, pepper, and Franks red hot, and […]

I got home late the other night and was starving. Here’s the recipe I came up with that was ready in less than 10 mins. It was delish: 2 packages of sliced zucchini (check out https://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/products/productlisting/pc-zucchini-veggie-noodles.html) 1 to 2 tbsp of herbed goat cheese Coconut oil spray (Spectrum makes a great one) Celtic sea salt […]

I still hold true to the principles of hormonal balance outlined in The Hormone Diet, but I have evolved the plan to specifically target the science of fat loss. I am starting a weekly series to tweak Keto recipes and make them more hormonally balanced and safe for long term fat loss. Here is the original […]

This Starchy Carb free meal is an excellent choice for our Bootcamp participants or anyone on The Hormone Diet. 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Sea salt and pepper to taste 4 skinless salmon fillets (4 ounces each) Olive oil cooking spray 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, thyme […]

If you wanted to create the perfect smoothie with potent anti-inflammatories, as well as antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal constituents, look no further than adding turmeric.  This is also the perfect post-workout shake to aid healing and muscle growth with the high-GI fruit combined with whey protein! Ingredients: 1 cup hemp or coconut milk 1/2 cup […]

BIngredients: 1 cup broccoli, chopped in small florets 1/2 cup shelled edamame 1 stalk sliced green onion 1/8 cup chopped almonds 1/8 cup almond butter 1/2 tbsp. rice vinegar OR if avoiding sugar use Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tbp. Tamari 1/2 tbsp. maple syrup 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil 1/2 minced garlic clove 1 tbsp. water […]

(4-5 servings) INGREDIENTS: Olive oil – 1 to 3 tbsp or I used Olive oil spray from Presidents Choice Organics 1 large white onion, chopped 2 to 4 bulbs of garlic, minced (Or more!) 2 packages of Taco Seasoning – Presidents Choice Blue Menu Taco Seasoning or Flavor God Taco Tuesday, Do not use Old […]

Ingredients: 1 of each red, yellow, orange peppers 2 small zucchini chopped 2-3 yellow onions 2-7 garlic cloves (personal preference – I used 7!) 1 lb of ground turkey 1 lb of ground chicken 1 can tomato paste 2 – 28oz can diced tomatoes (I blended 1 can blended to eliminate chunks, the 2nd can […]

Ingredients: Coconut Oil Spray (Spectrum is brand I use) Fresh Organic Garlic – 2-4 tbsp pressed Fresh Ginger – 2-4 tbsp grated Spanish white onion 2 packages of Asian Home Gourmet Spice Paste (red or green) 2-3 zucchinis 1 bag of fresh green snow peas 1 bag of fresh green peas 1 head of broccoli […]

Ingredients: 2/3 cup brown rice or quinoa, uncooked 2 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 3/4 tbsps. Tamari 3 3/4 tsps. Sesame oil 530 gram (16oz) of extra firm organic NON GMO tofu -Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions -Preheat oven to 350F and line with parchment paper -Toss […]

Start 2019 off with this tasty, filling and starchy carb-free recipe from The Hormone Boost  Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 Cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (4-5 ounces each), sliced 2 cups shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded green cabbage 1 large carrot, julienned or shredded 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 avocado, […]

6 beefsteak tomatoes, halved and cored 2 carrots, in 1/2 inch slices 1 small zucchini, in 1/2 inch slices 1 large onion, sliced 1 sweet potato, in 1/2 inch slices (omit this if making this in week 1 of Supercharged Hormone Diet detox) 2 leeks, white and green parts only, thoroughly washed and cut into […]

A perfect meal for turkey leftovers! Ingredients: 4 leaves iceberg lettuce 4 slices cooked turkey, chicken or plant based protein 1/2 cucumber, sliced 250g hummus sprinkle of paprika Instructions: Top a lettuce leaf with a slice of turkey, cucumber, hummus and paprika, then, as if it were a sandwich, wrap it up with another piece […]

   (Low Carb) (Serves 3) Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 tbsp organic butter 2 tbsp olive oil 6 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced) 1 bunch of rapini Juice of one lemon Sea salt and pepper to taste   Directions: Preheat oven to 425 Add 1 tbsp of olive oil […]

1 whole omega-3 egg 3 large egg whites 1-ounce goat cheese 1 tablespoon chopped onion Se salt and pepper to taste 1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup frozen green peas 1 ¼ cup frozen spinach Directions: Preheat the over to 350 F Beat the egg and egg whites in a medium-sized bowl with a […]

Starchy Carb-free Serves 2 3 cups of mixed greens or kale ½ cup diced cucumber ½ cup cherry tomatoes ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ avocado, chopped 2 tablespoons of chives 1 can light tuna, in water 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar Juice of ½ lemon 1 teaspoon unpasteurized honey […]

While fruit smoothies are healthy and delicious, sometimes they can contain a lot of unnecessary sugar. Control your blood sugar in the morning and boost your metabolism and thyroid with this chocolatey breakfast beverage. Plus, this smoothie has a whopping 30 grams of protein which will keep you full and energized throughout the day. Ingredients […]

½ cup onion, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots 3 cups vegetable stock ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon minced fresh garlic 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (approximately 4 to 5 ounces each), grilled or baked In a large saucepan, cook the […]

This festive fall salad is full of energy-boosting and hormone balancing ingredients that will keep you full and satisfied. Make it for dinner and have leftovers for lunch the next day! Serves: 5 INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked tri-color quinoa 2 oz. crumbed goat cheese or feta cheese 1 cup cubed and roasted squash 1 apple, […]

Starchy Carb-Free and On The Go Protein   Serves 6-8   1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cups sliced button mushrooms 1 yellow onion. diced 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach 1/4 cup water 8 eggs 1 cup shredded allegro cheese (optional) sea salt and pepper to taste Preheat over to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In […]

It’s starting to cool down outdoors so now is the time to start making hormone friendly soups! Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp chipotles in adobo sauce 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground allspice 2 tsp coconut sugar 2 cups pumpkin […]

  1 handful kale or spinach  1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut  1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk   Dash of nutmeg and cinnamon  1 tablespoon hemp seeds  1 serving fiber supplement  1 serving vanilla protein powder    Protein: 32 g  Carb: 15.5 g  Fat: 16.5 g  Fiber: 8 g   From Dr. Natasha Turner ND’s The Hormone Boost

1-3 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 1/2 cup snow peas 1 green onion, sliced Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoons turmeric 2 tablespoons chopped cashews 1/2 peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil […]

(2-4 servings)   3 Organic Carrots (peeled and washed) 1 Organic Beet (peeled and washed) 2 Organic Red Apples (washed and cut) 6 Organic Kale Leaves ½ inch of ginger root ½ organic lemon, peeled   Directions: If you don’t have a juicer, just use a blender filled with one to two cups of water. Place […]

  1 cup of oats 1/4 cup of ground flax 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup of vegan dark chocolate chips (optional) 1/2 cup of almond butter or natural peanut butter 1/4 cup of honey 1 teaspoon of vanilla   Mix all the dry ingredients together. Add the almond […]

Tart and sweet superfood smoothie (Serves 2) that is fantastic for on the go or to have made at home for a refreshing drink on a hot summer’s day. 1 ripe nectarine or peach, sliced 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen cherries (add less ice if using frozen) 3/4 cup liquid (water or other non-dairy milk) 1-2 limes, juiced Handful […]

1/2 cup shredded carrot   1 tablespoon shredded unsweetened coconut   1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk   2 tablespoons walnuts   2 teaspoons coconut oil   1 teaspoon cinnamon   Nutmeg to taste  1 serving fiber supplement  Water as needed   1 serving vanilla protein      Protein: 33.2 g  Carb: 17.2 g  Fat: 19.3 g  Fiber: 8 g   From Dr. Natasha Turner ND’s The Hormone Boost

Snickerdoodle Cashew Smoothie (Fruit-Free)   1 tablespoon cashew butter   1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond/coconut milk   1 tablespoon hemp seeds  1 teaspoon cinnamon  1 teaspoon vanilla extract   1 serving fiber supplement   1 serving vanilla protein       Protein: 37 g  Carb: 16 g  Fat: 14.7 g  Fiber: 9 g    From Dr. Natasha Turner ND’s The Hormone Boost

(serves 4) Ingredients:  1 Lemon (juiced) 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1 tbsp Oregano (dried) 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 16 ozs Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, diced into cubes) 1 Zucchini (large) 1 Yellow Bell Pepper 1 cup Red Onion 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes 8 Barbecue Skewers Directions: 1. Combine the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano and 1/2 of the olive oil […]

1–2 tablespoons organic instant coffee, or Swiss water–processed decaf instant coffee, or about 1/2 cup brewed coffee  1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao nibs   1 cup unsweetened almond milk (less if using brewed coffee)  1 tablespoon almond or hazelnut butter (or 2 tablespoons hemp seeds)   Cinnamon to taste  1 serving fiber supplement   1 serving chocolate or vanilla protein powder  […]

(Serves Four) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled and finely chopped 1 cup unsweetened apple cider 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 1/2 cups organic low-sodium vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste Desired protein option (cottage cheese, Greek yogurt or high […]

  1 medium zucchini 1 medium cucumber 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved 1 juice of lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh basil minced 1 teaspoon dijon 1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup Tre Selle low-fat ricotta per person for protein In the bottom of a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon, olive oil, basil and dijon with salt and pepper. Trim both ends of the […]

This festive red and white dish is a perfect addition to any Summer festivities you might be attending! Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain goat yogurt or 0% greek yogurt 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 –1  frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Splash of water […]

Ingredients: 2 onions, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar 2 teaspoons of chili powder 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 can diced tomatoes (low sodium) […]

  1/2 small avocado (or 1/4 regular-sized one)  1 cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened   1/4 cup peppermint herbal tea    1 teaspoon cacao powder or 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao nibs    3–5 drops peppermint oil    1 serving fiber supplement  1 serving chocolate protein powder    Protein: 33 g  Carb: 16 g  Fat: 12.5 g  Fiber: 9 g  Recipe from Dr. Natasha Turner ND’s The Hormone […]