Tag: Recipes and Nutrition

Thanksgiving is the beginning of a wonderful time of year that I refer to as the season of family. My husband and I have an ongoing joke that never in the history of Greeks or Italians have they run out of food for any event, and we refuse to be the first. As a result, our house is always open to friends and family with nowhere to go for the holiday, and there are always leftovers. Starting with that Thanksgiving turkey!

These days, any conversation about the pros and cons of grains in a healthy diet can rapidly become complicated, and even controversial.  To bring some clarity to things, this article discusses grains from the perspectives of both Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Inclusion of whole grains in the diet is beneficial for many people. […]

Discover how this warm, whole-grain breakfast cereal can get your days off to a healthy start! This recipe yields one serving.

These easy-to-prepare summer salad recipes are great to enjoy while spending time outside with friends and family. Use fresh ingredients from your local farmstand!

While you may think it’s more appropriate for colder months, sipping a warm soup in Summer can help the body stay hydrated and also induce gentle perspiration to keep the body cool. You can add slightly cooling (in nature, not temperature) foods and herbs to balance the warm temperature of the soup.   This simple summer […]

Easy, Healthy Lunch the Traditional Chinese Medicine Way The practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on determining the TCM Diagnostic Pattern for each individual at the first visit, and adjusting it with every subsequent visit. Your unique TCM Pattern guides the recommendations and treatments you receive from your Licensed Acupuncturist. You can also […]

This is one of my favorite teas. It’s great for soothing an upset digestive system, and I love the way it tastes. It is perfect for cold days to warm and nourish the body. “Chai” is a Hindi word that comes from the Chinese word for tea, “cha.” Chai has a long history rooted in […]

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food is medicine We forget how easily we can make homemade healthy food, and, with the invention of the freezer, store it for extended periods of time.  Making your own broth not only tastes better, but gives you control over what goes into it.  Have you read what is actually […]

Zucchini Chickpea Burgers This vegan and gluten-free recipe is filled with healthy ingredients to boost the skin and overall health! Ingredients (serves 6) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 small onion 1.5 cups of zucchini squeezed dry ½ cup of toasted sunflower seeds ¾ teaspoons of sea salt 1.5 cups of […]

Every year during the holidays I tell myself. I am going to not gorge myself. Every year, I fail. Miserably. Everything is just too delicious, and these dishes only make their way onto the table once a year. My biggest challenge is not the food choices, it is the over eating. Which can be easily […]

Fall is my favorite time of year, and one of my favorite annual Fall activities is to go apple picking. Fresh-picked apples have the best flavor! Learn about the important health benefits of apples according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Recipes included.