Adding fermented foods and drinks to your diet, such as sauerkraut, home-made yogurt, kombucha, and JUN, are helpful ways to balance gut, skin, and immune health. These foods are loaded with good bacteria and live enzymes which can improve overall intestinal flora. . .
Read moreBest Gluten Free Sourdough Bread + Seed Bread | Recipes | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Wintering in the kitchen calls for seasonal nutrient dense foods and long cooking times to nourish the deep energy of our kidney system. . .
Read moreWhole Foods Meal Prep | Quick Veg Creations, Marinated Chicken, + Tahini Sauce | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
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 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 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 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. . .
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