Healthy Cook-Up with Dr. Soski: Episode 15 - Respiratory Support!!

(Previously recorded on Facebook Live)

I almost canceled my class this week. My lungs and heart are heavy with the smoke from the fires here in Oregon. But I reminded myself this is a great opportunity to use food as medicine and show people how to use food to support their respiratory systems. For more information on herbs to support smoke mitigation and respiratory support please visit my dear friends Dr. Orna Izakson https://www.facebook.com/drornaizakson and see my previous linked article by Dr. Michael McKee ND LAc https://www.drmichaelmckee.com/blog/smoke-inhalation-health

We will be making Herbed Baked Salmon; Kale, Sautéed Mushroom and Broccoli Sprout Salad; and Brown Rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 piece of salmon (size depends on how many people you are trying to feed)

• 2 tbsp rosemary (dry or fresh)

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp sage

• 1 tsp paprika

• Olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: lemon jucie

• 1 bunch kale, chopped

• 1 package broccoli sprouts

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 small-medium beet, chopped or shredded

• 8-16 oz mushroom of your choice, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, mined

• 1 cup brown rice, cooked

• Salad Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sesame oil

  • 1 shallot, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 inch piece of ginger, minced

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Juice of 1/2 orange

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • Pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

• Place salmon on a baking sheet or pan. Drizzle olive oil over the surface. Add a layer of each of the following herbs: Thyme, Rosemary, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Sage, Turmeric, Salt and Pepper (to taste).

• Cook salmon at 375 degrees F for 12-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the piece of fish (thinner - shorter, thicker - longer)

• Heat olive, coconut, or sesame oil over medium heat in fry pan. Once oil is warmed add mushroom and begin to cook. Sauté for 5-10 minutes, adding the garlic half way through.

• While the mushrooms are cooking add the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl: Kale, broccoli sprouts, red pepper, and beets.

• In a ball jar mix all ingredients for the salad dressing.

• Once mushrooms have started browning, take them off the heat and let them cool or add them to the salad directly. Add a few scoops of salad dressing (this will vary depending on the size of your salad) and toss until everything is thoroughly coated.

• Serve salad with the salmon and pre-cooked brown rice. Enjoy!

The tea blend I was drinking in the video included: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Elderflower, Mullein, Licorice, and Rose Petal

This video was to helping raise funds for various Oregon wildfire relief efforts:

• https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/oregon-fires Go Fund Me has put together a list of verified Go Fund Me pages related to the Oregon Fires that need support. Please follow this link and pick one that sings to your heart

• http://uneteoregon.org/ Support for migrant farm workers displaced by the fires

• https://www.roguecu.org/community/donate

• http://www.unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/give/

• https://wffoundation.org/ Support for firefighters fighting wildfires

• https://cesf.us/ Clakamas County support for first responders

• Cash app handles for mutual aid groups providing supplies, food, and medical care to those who have been displaced or the houses community: $soequity, $PDXEwoks, $PDXWITCHES, $RosehipMedics, $SafePDX, $WaterForThePeople, $FeedTheMass