VEGAN SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH SAUSAGES
One of my clients, Katie Y., came to Natural Solutions for Health because she was struggling with postpartum depression, psoriasis, and low energy. Postpartum depression, often called the “baby blues,” is when a recent mother experiences symptoms like sadness, anxiety, anger, guilt, insomnia, loss of appetite, intense irritability, and difficulty bonding with her baby. After giving birth, a mother experiences a dramatic hormone drop, which can cause severe emotional distress. Of course, insomnia and hormone changes can cause fatigue and, believe it not, a psoriasis flare-up. In fact, 65% of women report that their psoriasis was significantly worse after giving birth. Since Katie’s issue was, at its root, related to hormones, my goal was to help her balance them to find relief for her secondary issues. Many doctors would have likely given Katie an injection or pill, but those hormone replacements or blockers don’t help the body return to homeostasis; they simply mask the bigger issue. Our diets have a profound impact on our hormones and can either be extremely beneficial or detrimental depending on what we consume. In Katie’s case, I had her adhere to a strict diet with one essential component — bone broth . Bone broth is full of amino acids, an essential building block for our hormones, and most specifically, our hormones that affect fertility. What’s more, amino acids are vital for our body’s ability to regulate and eliminate hormones, called our “hormone detoxification process.” When the production and detoxification process can naturally occur in tandem, our hormones don’t stagnate or cause imbalance issues. After starting the diet and drinking bone broth daily, Katie received incredible results. “Now I can think more clearly and positively. My workload doesn’t overwhelm me like it did before, and the psoriasis is slowly improving. My energy has also improved!” she told me. CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Katie’s Journey From Postpartum Struggles to Wellness
A perfect comfort food, this easy vegan scalloped potato dish only needs six ingredients!
Ingredients
• 2 1/2 lbs potatoes • 2 cups vegan plain yogurt or vegan sour cream • 4 slim vegan sausages
• 3 tbsp oil of choice • 1/2 tbsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut potatoes into thin slices and cook them in salted water for around 30 minutes. 2. While potatoes are cooking, cut vegan sausages into small slices. In a bowl, mix together yogurt (or sour cream), oil, salt, and pepper. 3. In a glass oven dish, layer the ingredients. First, add the cream mixture, then 1 layer of potatoes, another layer of cream, 1 layer of sausages, more cream, and repeat. The last layer should be the cream mixture and a drizzle of oil on top. 4. Bake for about 1 hour or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
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then turn to these damaged cell parts. And, once the individual breaks their fast, the body will replenish these damaged cell parts with healthy, new ones! There are many different methods and types of fasting. There are other benefits of fasting as well. If you’re interested in learning more about fasting, I have a recorded conference call discussing fasting in depth. To hear it, call 712-432-8774 . The conference ID for this call is 25555, and the sharing ID is 072020. You can also flip to page 2 of this newsletter to read about a few ways to fast and tips for anyone starting their fasting journey. And as always, please consult with your doctor before trying something like fasting on your own.
I’m so happy I could help Katie find relief so she can enjoy her time with her new baby and the rest of her lovely family!
–Dr. Tom Sladic
–Dr. Tom Sladic
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