Beef, Barley & Root Veggie Stew
This month’s nutrition for fertility recipe is a nutritious, warming, bowl of beef, barley and root vegetable stew. On those dark and chilly nights, this bowl of stew is sure to make the kitchen cozy while warming up the heart and soul. In Chinese medicine, beef is known to tonify the Qi and strengthen the spleen and stomach, all of which become exhausted during the winter months.
Maca
This week’s nutrition for fertility recipe introduces a few ways to get the super-food, Maca, into your body daily. As we begin the transition out of the summer months, our bodies begin to crave the nourishment and warmth of this wonderful fall snack. Maca originated high in the Peruvian mountains of South America, and according to ancient Incan history, has been used for its wonderful healing properties, which are believed to enhance energy and stamina.
Lean Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry
This week’s nutrition for fertility recipe is a warming bowl of Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce, perfect for the transition into the fall season. In Chinese medicine, cabbage is a food with incredible healing power, in that it benefits the body as a whole while building the blood.This week’s nutrition for fertility recipe is a warming bowl of Beef Cabbage Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce, perfect for the transition into the fall season. In Chinese medicine, cabbage is a food with incredible healing power, in that it benefits the body as a whole while building the blood.
Olympic Athletes Shine Spotlight on Cupping Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine cupping has been gaining popularity in the news this past week — you may have seen many US olympics athletes with purple cupping marks on their back and shoulders. They are using cupping therapy to speed up their recovery time after performing. But the therapy is hardly new to Chinese medicine, and has been used for thousands of years. Sometimes it takes a little popular culture to remind us of ancient ways of healing!
Grilled Oysters
Watermelon Salad
Grilled Peaches
Caramelized Scallops with Strawberry Salsa
Postnatal Congee
Pineapple Shrimp Tacos
This week’s nutrition for fertility recipe is a replenishing dish of pineapple and shrimp tacos with bean salad on the side. In Chinese medicine, pineapples have long since been used as a nutritional aid for fertility, as they reduce inflammation throughout the body, including in the uterus. As well, shrimp is packed with essential fatty acids important for fertility and fetal development.
Art Show at Blue Ova: 'Spring to Life'
Emily Huffman is a local artist, massage therapist and energy healer. Her vibrant paintings reflect the abundance of Springtime and the creative relationship between fertility and growth. In honor of Mother's Day, her art will be showing as part of Blue Ova's open house on Friday, May 6th from 5-7pm. Blue Ova is focused on supporting women with their journey into motherhood, from fertility and pregnancy to postnatal health.
Grilled Sardines Served With Agrodolce
The long awaited transition from winter to spring has finally come. As we treasure the beauty of spring, we embrace this time of rejuvenation, renewal and new beginnings. This week’s nutrition for fertility recipe is a refreshing grilled sardine dish. In Chinese medicine, sardines are considered a yin food, which is cooling and moves energy down and in, producing grounding and calming effects.
Cottage Pie with Mashed Cauliflower
This week's nutrition for fertility recipe is our nourishing take on Cottage Pie, using immunity boosting mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes. Made with wholesome ingredients, this pie is sure to bring about a warming, cozy atmosphere in your home. In Chinese medicine, duck meat heavily nourishes the yin of the body, and regulates water metabolism by simultaneously nourishing the lungs, spleen and kidneys. This hearty dish will deeply nourish, warm and rejuvenate the body as we take our passage into spring.
Grilled Hanger Steak with Kimchi-Apple Slaw
This week's nutrition for fertility recipe is a refreshing and nutritious Grilled Steak. As we begin our passage into spring, what better way to strengthen and restore our essence than a wonderful, warming, steak. In Chinese Medicine, beef is known to tonify the chi, strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, while also strengthening the bones and tendons.
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Lamb Stew
This month’s nutrition for fertility recipe is a hearty, delicious, and nutritious Lamb Stew. As we approach the end of winter, there is still time to stir up a warming, wholesome, bowl of stew to enjoy on those cozy winter nights. In Chinese medicine, the Kidneys tend to be the organs that complain most during the winter season, but thankfully this stew can provide immense support to your Kidneys and make your body less susceptible to aches and pains during the cold winter weather
Chicken Livers with Passion Fruit, Pomegranate and Caramelized Dumpling Squash
This month’s nutrition for fertility recipe is a warming and nutritious chicken liver dish. This is a great winter dish to cook at home when things have been hectic and we need a reminder to slow down and savor whats in front of us. Winter is a time when many great nutrient-rich and fertility-friendly foods are in prime season.
