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Category Archives: Nutrition
Go for the Goji: Springtime Goji Berry Recipes
Goji berries have been a trending Superfood for the last couple of years, however they have been a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine long before they made an appearance on the Dr. Oz Show. Goji berries, or Go Qi Zi, … Continue reading
Going Nuts for Cocos: Why Coconut Oil is the Answer to Everything!
Who doesn’t love coconuts? Coconuts are delicious! They elicit a feeling of sunny days, sandy beaches and palm trees waving in a breeze. Aside from being delightful in your cocktail, coconut water is known for its high electrolyte content and … Continue reading
Beat the Heat: Chilled Zucchini + Mint Soup!
Summer is finally here! & the heat won’t let us forget it. Long and hot days make getting anything done that much more laborious and some days it’s unthinkable that you would want to use the oven or stand over … Continue reading
You’ll Want A Pizza This!: A Healthy Alternative for Your Pizza Cravings
Summer is on our heels! That means lots of sunshine, parties, and reasons to come together around tasty but not always the healthiest of foods. Of all comfort and party foods, I probably crave pizza the most. Warm, cheesy, flavorful … Continue reading
We’re All For ‘Menting: The Health Benefits of Eating Fermented Foods! [+ Recipe]
We should all be able to name at a least a few fermented foods: pickles, beer, yogurt. However, most people don’t think of fermented foods as must-haves in the diet. Recently, fermented foods have been getting a lot of attention … Continue reading
A Sweet Start to Spring: Quinoa & Sweet Potato Spinach Salad! [+ Cilantro Pesto]
We’re finally enjoying Spring days! Other than the great weather, I love the Spring season because we really get to freshen and brighten up our plates again. The farmers markets will start blooming with all kinds of colorful and tasty … Continue reading
The Love Herb: Benefits of Hawthorn on the Heart [+ Tea Recipe!]
Hawthorn has been touted for thousands of years as a powerful heart medicine. The bright red berry and its leaves grow on a deciduous shrub and comes to harvest in the Fall. It’s a great cardiac medicine and is able … Continue reading
“Beeting” Winter: A Sweet + Refreshing Apple, Beet, & Carrot Slaw!
Root vegetables are the stars of the winter season. Without these earthy and satiating veggies, it’d be so difficult to build up the immunity and warmth we need to get through the cold months smoothly. Although roasting tubers and roots … Continue reading
Holiday Hydration: The Importance of Water [+ Recipe!]
Water is truly the basis of life and it is the element associated with the Winter season. Just as flowers, plants, and trees instantly become vibrant and alive after a good rain, we too need to make sure that we … Continue reading
Nourish Your Life-Force: Adzuki Bean + Shitake Soup!
We’re officially in Winter mode. It’s cold & rainy, the holiday songs are playing, and we’re ready to spend time cozy-ing up with our loved ones. In Chinese Medicine, Winter is associated with the kidneys, the control center of our … Continue reading