The Salty Truth About Sodium

November 16, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
What is salt? Salt consists of a positively charged and a negatively charged ion. There are many types of salts. The salt that we commonly refer to in cooking is sodium (also known as Na on the periodic table). Edible salt consists of sodium chloride and is used as a seasoning to improve the palatab...

Roasted Cauliflower Steak Bites

October 14, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Recipes, Sides
Prep Time: 10min. Cook Time: 20min. Healthy Holiday Appetizer Option High Fiber and Nutrient Dense Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 2 Tbsp olive oil salt pepper Instructions Preheat oven 500 degrees Cut cauliflower in ½ inch thick slabs Place on baking sheet Brush olive oil on each side and...

Spinach, Onion and Mushroom Stuffed Turkey

October 14, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Dinner, Recipes
Prep Time: 15min Cook Time: 2h 30min Craving a sweet dessert? Try this lower calorie, lower sugar dessert option that wont give you a sugar coma Ingredients 8 lb turkey 1 onion chopped 16 oz fresh button mushrooms chopped 2 Tbsp evoo 10 oz frozen chopped spinach box, thawed and squeezed to...

Chilean Sea Bass

October 14, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Dinner
Sea Bass Ingredients: Olive oil Chilean sea bass Salt Pepper  Panko crumbs Chopped garlic Peeled lemon rinds Beet sprouts  Dressing Ingredients: Lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard and a bit of honey Asparagus White wine Salt  Pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 F. Rub virgin...

Greek Salad

October 14, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Recipes, Sides
GREEK SALAD (Xωριατικη σαλατα) 10-15 min for preparation Serves 4 The ingredients below can vary in quantities depending on personal preferences. 4-5 medium good quality tomatoes or 3 beefsteak type tomatoes 1 bell pepper preferably red, yellow, orange 1 English cucumber (preferably or...

The Ultimate Grocery List

August 31, 2021 By Pearlman MD's In Nutrition
Download Printable Grocery List Proteins If available and budget allows, try to choose items that are non-GMO and antibiotic and hormone free Fresh or Frozen options are both great Limit canned items unless low sodium and in water Limit pre-made options like cured meats and deli (high in sodium, pre...