Pumpkins (nan gua in Chinese) correspond to the Earth element in Chinese medicine, which represents the digestive system. They are the perfect vegetable to eat as the weather changes and cold/flu season begins. Pumpkin is considered warming and deeply nourishing to the body. Pumpkin is so gentle … [Read more...] about Fall Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Carrot Ginger Soup for the Soul
Direct from Dr. Andrew Weil’s archives of anti-inflammatory recipes, Ginger Carrot soup is a wonderful fall soup with medicinal benefits! According to Dr. Weil, “Ginger is a wonderful digestive aid that strengthens the lining of the digestive tract, and protects against ulcers and parasites” … [Read more...] about Carrot Ginger Soup for the Soul
Eating Right for the Season
Julie Silver, MSW, L.Ac. Most of us eat foods because they are pleasurable and we enjoy their smell, taste and textures. Eating is a very personal experience as it is both a source of nutrition as well as a tool for social gathering. Most of us are also well aware of the nutritional value of … [Read more...] about Eating Right for the Season
Hormone Balancing Summer Salad
(Recipe credited to Tiina Lemmik) Here’s an easy, healthy salad loaded with a bounty of hormone balancing vegetables and herbs like chickpeas, basil and mint to keep you cool on these steamy July days. And the best part: no cooking required! Take a look at how these ingredients support healthy … [Read more...] about Hormone Balancing Summer Salad
Overnight Oatmeal
This is one of my favorite (and easiest) breakfast to make and enjoy! Oats are a good source of carbohydrates and are high in soluble fiber which can help reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels and promotes healthy gut bacteria. They are very high in many vitamins and minerals. Bananas are … [Read more...] about Overnight Oatmeal
Lentil Salad with Spring Veggies, Mint and Yogurt Sauce
Is it just me or does it seem like Spring has sprung?!? After a particularly cold and snowy February, it’s delightful to see a streak of sunny days with blue skies in early March. This is the season to support our liver and gall bladder, as we instinctively eat less to gently cleanse our bodies of … [Read more...] about Lentil Salad with Spring Veggies, Mint and Yogurt Sauce