acupuncture/herbal medicine/shiatsu

ABOUT CHINESE MEDICAL NUTRITION
 

                                             Nutrition

Good health starts with good food. Whole food is foundational to preventing and resolving disease and helps to amplify all that is already beneficial and well within your body. It has helped me to heal my gut and as a result, my entire system. Michael Pollan got it right, "eat food, not too much, mostly plants." I am available to cook meals at home with you to support your healthful lifestyle with nutritional adaptations.

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 My top food recommendations for whole health

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whole foods

unprocessed

reduced/no sugar

omega-3 fatty acids

fewer than 5 ingredients

eat more greens (chlorella is a staple)

avoid nightshades to reduce inflammation

high vegetables, moderate grains + protein

eat slowly without distractions or strong emotions and eat until you are 75% full

eat whole foods with vegetables of bright/varied colors at all three meals

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My top kitchen ingredients
 

coconut oil

olive oil

lemon juice

apple cider vinegar

rice wine

miso

ginger

garlic

sea salt

cayenne 

cumin

turmeric

black pepper

dulse / wakame

prime chlorella

nutritional yeast

raw nuts + seeds

black + brown rice

filtered water (thanks Berkey!)

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The book Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford has been a great resource to me along my journey. I believe it is one of the best Chinese Medicine nutrition books available and base many of my suggestions on it. Another pivotal book in my cooking life has been Ani Phyo's Raw Foods. It is my #1 go-to in the kitchen. As much as possible, I encourage growing and buying fresh vegetables, cooking your own meals with others, and engaging in or supporting regenerative agriculture to maintain healthful, nutrient-rich soils and souls!