Wintering in the kitchen calls for seasonal nutrient dense foods and long cooking times to nourish the deep energy of our kidney system. . .
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 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 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. . .
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