Going on pasta tonight and topping a soup tomorrow: HOLY BASIL PESTO. Holy Basil (Aka Tulsi) is an adaptogenic herb that can reduce cortisol levels and help with anxiety and hormone imbalance, among other things. It is widely regarded as one of the most useful broad-spectrum anti-stress adaptogenic herbs. It does beautifully in culinary uses - which is why you see it in so many teas. Made a fresh basil / lemon / garlic / pine nut pesto and simply added 3 tsp dried holy basil to it while in the food processor to level it up. 🌱🌱
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I LOVE Thanksgiving. It also happens to be my birthday this year. 😍. Looking forward to breaking bread with my family and celebrating life tomorrow. This year I’m bringing a fresh arugula / dandelion / green apple & pomegranate seed salad. My homemade bread loaves above are from last year :) Sour & bitter foods aid in digestion so consider something with those flavors to balance your meal and it will help keep you feeling 👌. Happy holiday & see y’all next week!
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I’ve found a new friend named Fond. I’ve been buying @fondbonebroth at Wheatsville Food Co-op lately and not only does it make life super easy - all the flavors they make are really wonderful. It tastes way better than when I make my one bone broth! Not sure what their secret is 🤔. These two are my current favorites - Trolley Dodger & The Spur. When I’m feeling depleted or run down- I make a small bowl of simmered veggies in bone broth for breakfast or snack daily during the week to build up my mineral and nutrient reserves. The kids love this simple “soup” too so it’s a win/win. I’m trying to go through October with bone broth every day to see how I feel and Fond, in all it’s gelatinous goodness, is helping with this process immensely! No time to buy the chicken feet? Buy Fond instead. Wanted to give them a shout-out, it’s a great product & I’ll be recommending this brand in food and herbal consults tout de suite👌.
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We often do this type of thing on the weekends, but it’s going into rotation on weekdays on account of it being too dang hot to turn on the oven. Try your own version tonight with a little something for everyone. ☀️.
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Making a lot of frozen cauliflower based smoothie bowls lately inspired by @leefromamerica. They come out way less sweet. I like the smoothie “bowl” you can actually eat with a spoon, add toppings, & make it feel like an actual meal and not just a drink. This is a pretty blueberry one with avocado + almond butter+ date+ coconut flakes + sliced almonds + bee pollen + blackberries + maca root + probiotics + he shou wu + astragalus + filtered water. Everything but the kitchen sink. Happy weekend! ✌️
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Seaweed is the ultimate YIN food. Born below water and out of salt and mineral comes this dark, edible plant rich with nutrients. I always learned a little cheat sheet to recall the powers of seaweeds. Hijiki = Calcium. Nori = protein. Dulse = Iron. If you are looking to supplement your diet in one of these areas, these foods are a wonderful way to start. They nourish the water element with their natural saltiness & help build and enrich the blood due to their high mineral content. Use them in salads, soups, wraps, or fry them dry for crispy sea-chips. They all have unique flavors and textures and can be a fun way to experiment in the kitchen. One of nature’s true super-foods. 💙
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#wellness #chinesemedicine #medicinekitchen #holistichealth #foodtherapy #foodismedicine #tcmnutrition #fiveelements #5elements #seaweed #hijiki #superfoods #eatclean #eatyourgreens #eattherainbow #waterelement #minerals #underthesea
There are a handful of bulk healing herbs I always keep in the kitchen. Chamomile flowers, lavender, licorice root, lemon balm, goji berries (gou qi zi in Chinese medicine) are what is shown here today. Besides being beautiful & versatile, they remind me that our food can be so much more than just calories that give us fuel. It can be healing and life-enhancing. Having herbs within an arm’s reach makes it easy to remember this truth and implement it. Adventure to your local herb shop or try @mountainroseherbs online to start building your medicine kitchen. ❤️. 📷by @heathergallagher.photography
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After a long weekend of homemade ice cream and cobbler, perfect nectarines with whipping cream, giant burgers, margaritas, lots of sun & late nights with the kids I needed a reset this morning. No better way to do it than meal planning and visiting the farm stand. We will be eating these sweet little tomatoes like popcorn all week. 👌👌.
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The 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases) are WOOD/FIRE/EARTH/METAL/WATER. The branches of Wood symbolize growth and creativity. People who have strong Wood have a clear vision and goals, and know how to bring them to life. They excel at planning and decision making. When the wood Qi is weak, people can be indecisive or stuck. They may be constrained emotionally, unable to express anger easily, or be frustrated & irritated. They may have headaches or digestive problems. Physical exercise and reading can help restore balance. Sour and bitter flavors benefit the Liver meridian. The Qi of the Wood element flourishes in the spring when plants are sprouting new growth; and the color of this element is green. //
This bowl of mung bean-brown rice, arugula, ume-pickled onions, avocado and egg with a big dose of lemon juice is singing the song of Wood loud and clear. 🌱🌳⛰💚. 📷by @heathergallagher.photography .
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A medicine kitchen doesn’t have to be extensive, fancy, or complicated. Some bulk herbs, fresh ginger, turmeric & garlic, some good raw honey, apple cider vinegar, a few superfoods to alternate here and there. There are many expensive & trendy products out there that could make really useful additions to your pantry, but they are nothing compared to simply making sure the foods you buy and cook with on a daily basis are nourishing and health-promoting instead of health-sabotaging. Nothing in this picture costs more than $10. Start with some basics and build as your life allows. ❤️.
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The 5 Elements ( often called 5 Phases) are METAL, WATER, WOOD, FIRE, EARTH. The Metal energy peaks in the fall. In the cool, crisp, clean air, metal people feel they can accomplish anything. The color of Metal is white, and the refinement associated with precious metals resonates with Metal types in their soul. A person with a Metal qi imbalance may be overly-critical or have a hard time letting go. When the Metal energy is weak there may be Lung/Respiratory or Large Intestine illness. The flavor of this element is pungent- nourishing mine with a dish of white asparagus/radish/green onion and salmon with an orange-ginger dressing. 👌🎐⚪️🍚🕊
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Sugar. It’s always a struggle, amiright? Can you believe the US government taught us all to use less sugar back in 1917 with this poster? It’s the truth. Granted, it was for rationing purposes related to WW1… but imagine if it were just out of genuine concern for our health and vitality. Imagine if this was the standard in American culture from day one. I think these vintage posters ring true to today’s health epidemics and deserve a big comeback. Who’s with me?
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