Seaweed is the ultimate YIN food. Born below water and out of salt and mineral comes this dark, edible plant rich with nutrients. I always learned a little cheat sheet to recall the powers of seaweeds. Hijiki = Calcium. Nori = protein. Dulse = Iron. If you are looking to supplement your diet in one of these areas, these foods are a wonderful way to start. They nourish the water element with their natural saltiness & help build and enrich the blood due to their high mineral content. Use them in salads, soups, wraps, or fry them dry for crispy sea-chips. They all have unique flavors and textures and can be a fun way to experiment in the kitchen. One of nature’s true super-foods. 💙
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After a busy week of no sleep (baby AND 4 yr old related), stress with house construction, and a full schedule of patients I’ll be making this variation of @motherbees sleepy time potion of almond milk + chamomile + lavender + lemon balm + honey. Praying it does the trick :) 💆😴.
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📷by @heathergallagher.photography
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LYCHEE + WATER SPINACH (ON CHOY) / Two cooling, Yin foods to help you beat that summer heat. Lychees make for a super refreshing end to a meal - simply peel and eat around the seed. On Choy is a very versatile green found at your Asian supermarket- sauté or stir fry with garlic and you’re good to go. ☀️🎏.
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EARTH TONIC // A combination of carrot, sweet potato, orange, ginger root, turmeric root, cinnamon, collagen peptides + some delicious Fronks Original Nut Milk. @freshfronks is locally made in Austin, y'all. It’s a super smooth blend of almond/cashew milk sweetened with only dates. They have an awesome home-delivery service! It really is the best tasting nut milk - unlike anything you can buy in the store. You just can’t beat that homemade creaminess and taste. Going to order us more Simple and Cocoa versions now… 😋
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