Earth Nourishing Cabbage Soup // I went over this in stories last night if you want to check it out while it’s still up. Ive been thinking a lot lately about food that nourishes the spirit, grounds us, & soothes the nervous system. These are Earth phase foods. And this happens to be Vata season and Metal season - Earth foods support these phases, as well as support us in turmoil, stress, or times of great fluctuation and change. These are our current times. To make this soup | ½ head green cabbage + 2 carrots + 1 small potato + 1 head fennel + 1-2 tsp anise seed + 2 tbsp ghee. Chop everything and sauté in ghee with anise until the veggies start to reduce in size and become tender. Add 5 C water and simmer for about 20 min. Add in 1-2 tsp light/ mellow miso and stir well. Remove half of the soup and blend/liquefy until smooth and return to pot. Stir together, add salt if needed, and serve. | This soup is naturally sweet and very aniseedy in flavor. The cabbage is cooling for stress and gut inflammation and the anise + fennel add warmth & movement to avoid stagnation. This is a quintessentially Earth phase soup to balance Vata and nourish Metal this fall. It’s great for promoting healthy digestive function & centering yourself. Must like anise flavor to enjoy. Take care of yourself and each other. 💗
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Current lunch mood! I’ll make a version of these probably 3 days this week & I tend to go to these when I need a reset but also feel like something light / raw (although I rarely eat a whole raw meal - so some components still cooked here) - easy, very quick to assemble when you make a couple items in advance. Blanched Collard Veg wraps with roasted cauliflower + sunflower-cashew cream sauce. Check my stories later to see more about how to make these beauties! 🤤🤤
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Another (easiest) way to use mung beans. They have a lovely crunch in salads when still raw, these are soaked & sprouted. You can also just toss sprouted mungs in a bit of ghee + sea salt and sauté them for a few minutes - that’s what I usually do - and they are wonderful as a topping on most anything. 💗
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Of course we had to do this today 🎃. Did you know that pumpkin and squash seeds have valuable health benefits? For starters they are vermifuge! This means they will help expel worms and parasites from the gut. They have a specific influence on the colon and digestive organs being an EARTH element food, and because of this can also be used to calm motion sickness or nausea. I love October for reminding me to get my fix. If you want fun toasting ideas - recipe queen @heidijswanson has some up recently that look reallll tasty. ❤️
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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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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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