Ranch, hummus, and green goddess are my favourite home-made dips, which can also be enjoyed as sauces and dressings over veggies and protein. Ranch and hummus are my go-to's to serve with raw veggies as a snack or with lunch. . .
Read more2 Granola Recipes: Hemp + Chia | Gluten-free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
The omega-6 content in hemp seed includes the healthy gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) and stearidonic acid (SA), both of which are anti-inflammatory in nature, credited with effectively treating skin disorders, autoimmune functioning, and circulation. Chia seed is high in soluble and insoluble fibre (4.4g per tbsp.): this along with healthy fat and protein will keep blood sugar stable for hours. . .
Read moreChia Pudding + Seed Porridge Recipes | Dairy-free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Throughout warmer seasons you may favour a cooler meal alongside tea to start the day in replace of hot porridge and soups. Explore this chia porridge out for yourself (and/or loved ones!) and see how your body responds. Feel free to add or remove ingredients to your liking — be creatively inspired by the bounty of the season. . .
Read moreBenefits of Broccoli Sprouts & How To Make Them At Home | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
The high sulforaphane content in broccoli sprouts protect the body from environmental pollution such as air pollution, pesticides, and heavy metals such as mercury. . .
Read moreSpring Health Notes + Basic Soup Puree | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
When the body-mind is in balance it instinctually craves nutritional elements that are in tune with the natural world. During the seasonal transition towards Spring, you may gravitate towards lighter meals with pungent, sweet, and sour flavours which support the circulation of liver qi (energy) and one’s openness towards warm weather to come. . .
Read moreSage Scented Squash | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Winter squash includes butternut, kabocha, delicata varieties, acorn, spaghetti, hubbard, and more! They vary in taste and colour, from mildly sweet and less dense (spaghetti squash), to sweet and most dense (acorn and delicata). . .
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