The term nightshade describes the alkaloid family of vegetables that contain a phytochemical solanine, within the subset called glycoalkaloids. These chemicals can be irritating and inflammatory to body tissues in certain individuals. . .
Read more5 Protein Power Recipes | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
It’s important to eat some protein first thing in the morning since it helps to tonify energy supplies until lunch. In comparison, a breakfast that is lacking in protein and high in carbohydrate will cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate, resulting in inflammation, hypoglycaemia symptoms, foggy thinking, and/or cravings. . .
Read moreGolden Squash Soup | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Squash soups are creamy and sweet, nutrient dense, and perfect to refrigerate or freeze in portions for future meals ahead. Be creative with additions and toppings. . .
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 moreHerb Concentrates | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Herbs are incredibly high in antioxidants — compounds which fight free radicals and prevent oxidation. They contain anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-histamine, and anti-inflammatory constituents that will keep your gut microbes happy. . .
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 moreHealing Congee | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Congee is a warm medicinal porridge that is rooted in traditional Chinese culture. It is consumed preventatively as a way to boost digestive and immune system health, as well as during and after illness to assist in recovery. . .
Read moreNourishing Bone Broth | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Homemade bone broth is an incredibly nutrient-dense, traditional recipe. Connective tissue within bones, ligaments, and the skin of mammals contain restorative amino acid-starch containing compounds called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which are composed of glucosamine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid. GAGs are building blocks of the tissue known as collagen and hydrolyzed collagen, known as gelatin. . .
Read moreHow to Make Golden Ghee | Dairy-free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Ghee is made with unsalted butter that has been gently cooked then skimmed and strained of milk solids. Simmering butter at a low temperature allows separation to occur; the water evaporates, the lactose coagulates, and the protein settles to the bottom. You know you’ve created ghee when the sunken milk solids have turned golden in colour and as your kitchen fills with a wonderful aroma. . .
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