Salmon Cakes with Cabbage Recipe for PMS, Thyroid Function and Breast Cancer Prevention

Written by Irina Wardas on October 10th, 2009

Most of us suffer from severe PMS symptoms, such as cramps, fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, constipation, etc. from time to time, don’t we? As a holistic health and nutrition counselor, I always remind my clients that healthier lifestyle and certain whole foods can help reduce pain and cramps, correct imbalances, manage weight gain and mood swings.

Studies show we need lots of fiber to get rid of constipation and extra estrogen, Calciun for better moods, vitamin B6 to control excess estrogen, essential fatty acids to have milder menstrual symptoms.

I’d like to share with you this recipe from The Ultrametabolism Prescription by Mark Hyman, MD to help you fight pain, get into better mood and prevent breast cancer.

Wild Salmon Cakes with Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients:

One 6 –once can wild salmon, finely chopped

½ cup red pepper

¼ cup scallions, finely diced

½ cup celery, finely diced

¼ cup soy flower

2 tbsp cilantro, minced

1 whole egg, omega-3 type

1 tbsp Sesame Oil

salt and pepper to taste

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2 cups cabbage, shredded

1 cucumber, sliced

½ cup Daikon Radish, sliced matchstick

1/3 cup edamame beans, thawed

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

½ tsp kelp powder

¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar

2 tsp honey

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Directions:

In a large bowl, add the salmon, peppers, scallions, celery, soy flour, cilantro, egg, salt, pepper. Mix together and form into six patties. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl pan to coat the pan evenly. Add patties and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, cucumbers, Daikin radish, edamame, cilantro, kelp powder, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil. Divide salad between two serving plates. Place salmon cakes on top of salad.

P.S. Sea vegetables such as arame, dulse, hijiki, kelp, nori wakame, and others are loaded with minerals, including iodine, important for thyroid function.

P.P.S. Sesame Oil is important to help stimulate our energy level during PMS and the menstrual cycle.

Bon Appetit and let us be cramp and backache free, shall we?

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com