Curried Squash Soup
Golden hued and full of warming spices, a steaming bowl of this soup is the perfect antidote to a cold & dark winter day. Spicy, satisfying and vegan, this recipe features many immune supportive nutrients. The curry spices (turmeric, coriander and ginger) are natural anti-inflammatories that also aid digestion. The robust orange squash is a good source of vitamin A, a key fat-soluble vitamin for healthy immune function. Lastly the coconut oil and coconut milk contain lauric and caprylic acids which have both antimicrobial and immune enhancing properties. Creamy dairy-free goodness! INGREDIENTS: 1 large butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds,
Kale Arame Salad
Whenever I prepare this salad, whether for a small gathering or at a large retreat centre, it’s sure to be a favourite! I’m proud to say it’s the first recipe in Moreka Jolar and Heidi Scheifley’s cookbook, Hollyhock: Garden to Table and I just love their cute intro to the recipe where they state, “This is the kind of salad that goes straight to your blood bank. It’s so high in iron and mineral-rich that even the ocean gets jealous.” This salad features some nutritional heavy-hitters. Most of us have heard of kale’s superfood status, but did you know that
SUN TEA
This sun tea recipe helps you take full advantage of the warmth of the summer sun, try making a fresher tasting version of iced tea using solar energy instead of boiled water. This is a technique that sweetly coaxes out the essence of your tea with the rays of the sun creating a cleaner, smoother, more refreshing iced tea. What kind of tea? I love to have ones for pure flavour fun (like a berry one) but as a Naturopathic Doctor, I know they can also be therapeutic (medicinal) and delicious. For example: Hibiscus is so high in Vitamin
Brazil Nut Parmesan (Dairy-Free!)
This recipe is a delicious dairy-free topping for things like pasta, salads (kale, or vegan Caesar salad), stews, casseroles, you name it! Reducing dairy is a great way to begin to decrease inflammation and avoid potential foods that are commonly sensitivities for many people, often recommended to in the case of problem skin conditions and our hair is an extension of our skin! Brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium- from 68-90 mcg/nut! Selenium is an important trace mineral that is very helpful for hair growth. Selenium is also key for proper functioning of thyroid hormones -particularly their conversion
Fiber: How much is enough?
Fiber: How much is enough? Nutritional guidelines for North Americans recommend getting 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories in the diet. 💥 So we’re talking 25-30 grams of fiber per day for most adults. Here are some foods to help you get there! ✔️1 cup raspberries (8g) ✔️ 1 cup broccoli (5g) ✔️ 2 carrots (3g) ✔️ 1 cup quinoa (5g) ✔️ 1 cup black beans (15g) ✔️ 1 ounce chia seeds (10g) If you want to get into fibery details.... There are two main kinds of dietary fiber — soluble fiber and insoluble fiber and most plant foods have some
Dry Skin Brushing
Dry Skin Brushing is a wonderful technique to add to your daily self-care routine. Our skin is our largest organ of elimination therefore, it is important to pay it some much-needed attention. Dry Skin. Brushing helps increase circulation, bringing more blood flow to our skin, hair, and nails. It is good for: overall skin health. helps support the lymphatic system. helps with skin conditions like acne and eczema ( but you don't brush those areas themselves!). How to dry brush: The brush: Find a natural bristle brush or loofah with a long handle. The bristles should be firm enough that
Water. How much is enough to drink per day?
The staff of life! How much water is enough per day? Here is a simple rule of thumb: Take ½ of your body weight in pounds (lbs), and That amount is what you should drink in ounces (oz) as an example: Ie. if your weight is : 128 lbs x 0.5= 64 ounces water =8 glasses x 8 ounces (1cup) water/day= 2 L *(1 L= 32 ounces=4 cups)
