Whole foods meal preparation is an essential part of my wellness routine. It's an investment of time in exchange for clear energy, clarity, health maintenance, prevention, and delicious convenient food! Although it may seem daunting at first, practice and values outweigh the effort once it becomes a part of your lifestyle. . .
Read moreParsnip Chips | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
It is the root that has the power to stabilize a plant, anchoring it and providing it with nourishment from absorption and storage. And it is in your intestine, your root, where vegetable roots impart their energetics. . . Roots, like human intestines, function and thrive according to their external supply of nourishment. If the soil is rich and vital, the plant will thrive. . .
Read moreSquash Porridge | Grain-free, Gluten-free, paleo, vegan | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
I often recommend squash porridge for breakfast over grain porridge as grains have a tendency to be inflammatory and mucus forming for those with spleen and stomach deficiencies. Why then, does Chinese medicine often promote the consumption of grains as a central part of one’s diet?. . .
Read moreOrange + Cinnamon Scented Delicata Squash | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
It has a unique oblong shape, is mild-sweet in flavour, and its moisture is moderate — between that of butternut and kabocha. The insoluble-fibre rich skins of kabocha and delicata squash can be eaten. . .
Read moreChange of Season Soup | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
The seasonal interchanges are traditional times of purification in many cultures. Consuming soups and stews as daily meals during each season’s closure or birth can. . .
Read moreGinger Cookies | Gluten Free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
The following non-conventional cookie recipe, made with sweet potato, is a yummy nourishing treat and a source of complex carbohydrate and minerals. According to Chinese medicine food therapy conventional sweet baking and ice cream cause an internal environment of dampness. . .
Read moreHow to Bake Spaghetti Squash & Recipes | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Baked spaghetti squash, mild in colour and taste, makes an especially great pasta substitute for those who don’t eat grains. For those who do consume grain or bean pasta consider this as a convenient and nourishing option that promises variety to your meals. . .
Read moreHayley's Pho | Gluten-free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
A few months ago my sister and I had a dinner date and had a craving to make home-made pho. We intuitively gathered the ingredients we wanted and went for it. . .
Read moreClassic Hummus, Dill Dip, Ranch, + Green Goddess | Dairy-free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
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 moreEat the Rainbow: Antioxidants + Chakra Talk | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
The colours in plant foods are produced by potent phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that benefit our body-mind in numerous ways as antioxidants alongside antioxidant-rich fat-soluble vitamins such as A, C, and E and other synergistic vitamins and minerals. Simply put, antioxidants prevent or slow cell damage by neutralizing free-radicals. They are natural skin beautifiers and are anti-inflammatory in nature. . .
Read moreNightshade-free Salsa + Salsa Verde | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
I intuitively eliminated tomato out of my diet at a young age simply because I didn't feel good after eating them. Later on, green peppers, and then I noticed eggplant and goji berries would cause wheezing symptoms. Once I started studying nutrition I learned that these foods are nightshade plants. . .
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 Scallion & Dill Salmon | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
This meal was created during a sister’s weekend in Vancouver. Originally we used baked spaghetti squash as a side which was equally delicious. I’ve made this recipe a few times since and I will most likely treasure it forever. . .
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). . .
Read moreZucchini Cheese | Dairy-free, AIP | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
According to allopathic and complementary medicine, dairy products are one of the most common food sensitivities today. A true dairy allergy is associated with a hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system to dairy proteins such as casein and/or whey, whereas intolerant individuals often lack the ability to produce lactase, which is required for lactose digestion. Dairy intolerance is often more common within certain ethnicities and for those with gluten intolerance since dairy proteins are strong cross-reactors. . .
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