Enjoy the following hemp pudding during warmer seasons, for breakfast or as a snack. Top with your favourite seasonal fruit and extra additions such as chopped nuts, seeds, tigernut, and cacao nibs. The protein, essential fatty acid, and mineral content will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied for hours. . .
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 moreTigernut Granola & Cookie Dough Balls | Gluten-free, Nut-free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Tigernut granola is a simple grain, nut, and gluten free breakfast option that can be served over chia pudding, coconut yogurt, or grass-fed yogurt. Tigernuts are small tubers that are naturally sweet, high in fibre, and a good source of vitamin E, C, phosphorus, and potassium. Therapeutically the tuber assists . . .
Read moreMy Acupuncturist Tells Me I'm Damp! + Herbal Latte Recipe | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Dampness is a common TCM syndrome pattern, with signs and symptoms such as: bloating, indigestion, water retention, heaviness, fatigue, mental fogginess, sluggish metabolism, cysts, leucorrhea, achey joints, and stool inconsistency. Related western diagnoses that contain elements of damp include hormone imbalances such as hypothyroidism and PCOS, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome, CIRS, diabetes, IBS, SIBO, candida overgrowth, and weeping skin conditions. . .
5 Nourishing Smoothie Recipes | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Smoothies are a great way to nourish the body with powerful antioxidants, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and micronutrients. The best times to consume them are either first thing in the morning or post-workout, during warmer seasons (spring, summer, and part of autumn), and during seasonal transitions with the intention of detoxification. . .
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 moreStrawberry Rhubarb Bars | Gluten-free | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Although the following recipe uses rhubarb, feel free to get creative by swapping it with a variety of seasonal fruits. I’ve made them with strawberry and raspberry, as well as with cherry — all were delicious! . . .
Read moreWinter Fruit & Coconut Yogurt Bowl | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Persimmon is an orange-red autumn and winter seasonal fruit that is native to China. You can find it at your local, conventional, and Chinese grocer. The variety shown in the photo above is very sweet in taste and has a smooth texture, reminiscent of cantaloupe but more dense and velvety. . .
Read more24-Hour Yogurt. Low in Lactose, Full of Probiotics | Acupuncture - Victoria BC
Those with lactose intolerance often find 24-hour homemade yogurt much easier to digest since it contains very little lactose. In contrast, most store bought yogurts are fermented for only 6-8 hours, and do not allow enough time for most of the lactose to be digested by the bacterial culture. . .
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