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Holiday Harmony: The Role of Root Vegetables and Warming Spices in Seasonal Grounding

Staying grounded with seasonal foods—like root vegetables and warming spices—can help restore balance and keep you moving through the holiday season with calm and energy.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueOctober 29, 2024grounding, rootvegetables, warming, spices, fallComment

Roasted Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Cauliflower Soup is creamy, earthy, and packed with flavours that bring the coziness and calm we all need this time of year

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueOctober 29, 2024grounding, soup, butternut squash, cauliflower, roasting, fall, recipe, Nutrition, holisticnutrition, Holistic NutritionComment

Ginger Turmeric Tea: A Holiday Hug in a Mug

Ginger Turmeric Tea is a cozy, warming drink that brings balance, supports immunity, and tastes like self-care in a mug.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueOctober 29, 2024ginger, turmeric, warming, tea, grounding, Nutrition, holisticnutrition, Holistic NutritionComment

Harnessing Holiday Harmony-Energy Medicine Tips for a Stress-Free Season

Between the preparations, family dynamics that could fuel a sitcom, and the race against the clock to get everything right, it’s easy to feel like you’re on the brink of a holiday meltdown. Here are some Energy Medicine strategies to help you tackle the upcoming festive season with poise.

Becca, Mind, Spirit, ThinkBecca NielsenOctober 28, 2024energy medicine, holiday, stress, daily energy routine, harmonyComment

Spooky Workouts: Get Fit with Halloween-Themed Exercises!

Halloween isn’t just about candy and costumes—it’s also the perfect time to break out spooky moves and get your body boo-tiful! Why let the ghosts and goblins have all the fun when you can join in with a workout inspired by your favourite Halloween creatures?

MoveCore PotentialsOctober 11, 2024halloween, workoutComment

Why Learn Eden Method Energy Medicine?

Eden Method Level 1: Fundamentals Classes can provide knowledge and powerful tools for reclaiming health and well-being. If you’re feeling called to understand your energy systems or help others, this course can offer more than just an education—it can be the beginning of your healing journey.

Cran-Better-For-You Cranberry Sauce: Because Thanksgiving Deserves Some Sass

You could just skip the cranberry sauce, but let’s face it—Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce is like turkey without the gobble. It’s just wrong. So, what if I told you that you could have your cranberry sauce and eat it too? Meet the hero of our holiday spread: Cran-Better-For-You Cranberry Sauce!

EatCore PotentialsOctober 11, 2024cranberry sauce, recipeComment

Top 10 Immune-Boosting Foods: Your Body's Secret Weapons Against Germs

Welcome to the ultimate flavor showdown! In one corner, we’ve got the zesty powerhouse that is citrus, and in the other, the spicy, sassy contender—ginger. Together, they form a dynamic duo that’s about to make your immune system flex like it’s training for the Olympics. Today, I’m bringing you not one, not two, but THREE immune-boosting, ginger-citrus-packed recipes that will keep you feeling strong, satisfied, and ready to karate-chop any cold that comes your way.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 23, 2024Immune System, Fall, ImmunityComment

Immune-Boosting Citrus & Ginger Quinoa Salad

Welcome to the vibrant world of salads, where greens are the stars and dressing is the life of the party! Today, we’re diving into a Citrus & Ginger Quinoa Salad that’s so refreshing, it’ll have you questioning why you ever settled for sad, wilted lettuce in the first place.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 20, 2024Immunity, citrus, ginger, saladComment

Ginger-Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry with Quinoa and Broccoli

Prepare yourself for the culinary mashup you didn’t know you needed: Ginger-Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry with Quinoa and Broccoli! It's the meal that’ll have your kitchen smelling so good, even your neighbors might “accidentally” knock on the door to borrow some sugar... right around dinnertime.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 20, 2024ginger, citrus, stir-fry, quinoa, broccoliComment

Immune-Boosting Citrus and Ginger Chicken Soup

Welcome to the cozy corner of culinary delights, where we’re about to whip up a bowl of Citrus and Ginger Chicken Soup that’s so comforting, it could rival your grandma’s hugs! This isn’t just any soup; it’s the kind of warm embrace you need on those days when you feel like a human snowman wrapped in blankets.

EatCore PotentialsSeptember 20, 2024Immunity, citrus, ginger, chicken soupComment

Embracing Fall: Nurturing Your Spleen for Optimal Health

As the crisp fall air settles in and the temperatures begin to cool, it's a perfect time to reflect on how these seasonal changes impact our bodies and well-being. In traditional Chinese medicine, fall is closely associated with the Spleen, one of our crucial digestive organs, and understanding its role can help you navigate this season with greater ease and health

Becca, Mind, Spirit, ThinkBecca NielsenSeptember 13, 2024becca, fall, spleen, energy medicineComment

Hot Weather Nutrition Tips

Managing heat-induced appetite changes requires understanding the body’s response to high temperatures and implementing practical strategies to maintain nutritional balance.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueAugust 8, 2024Krista, heat, hydration, eating, appetite, meal planning, balance, Holistic Nutrition, holisticnutrition, hot weatherComment

Simple Recipes for Homemade Electrolyte Drinks

If you're engaging in high-intensity activities for extended periods, a homemade electrolyte drink can provide the necessary hydration and electrolyte replenishment without the added sugars and artificial flavours found in store-bought options.

Eat, Krista, NutritionKrista LevesqueAugust 8, 2024Holistic Nutrition, holisticnutrition, heat, electrolyte, homemade, lemon, coconut, lime, honey, mint, dehydration, hydration, sugar, recipe, recipesComment

Discover the Power of Herbal Teas

Incorporating herbal tea into your daily routine can offer a range of health benefits, from improving digestion and supporting the immune system to promoting relaxation and enhancing beauty.

Krista LevesqueAugust 8, 2024Comment

Kindling the Gut: Exploring the Power of Digestive Fire

By honouring the solar plexus chakra as the seat of both our personal power and digestive fire, we tap into a profound source of vitality and resilience. This energetic centre invites us to cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and empowers us to nourish our bodies and spirits with intention and awareness.

Becca, Mind, ThinkBecca NielsenJuly 30, 2024Becca, gut, digestion, fire, stomach, yellowComment

Vegan Banana Ice Cream

This healthy, dairy-free treat is perfect for those with dietary restrictions, providing a delicious way to stay cool while boosting your protein intake.

Nutrition, Eat, KristaKrista LevesqueJuly 5, 2024krista, soup, spring, nettles, foraging, wildfoodComment

Tips for Managing Your Diet while Traveling

Mindful planning and a few strategic choices can help you enjoy your trip without compromising your dietary needs. Here are my top tips for eating well on vacation, especially if you have dietary restrictions.

Krista LevesqueJuly 5, 2024Comment

The Sparkle of Fire - Summer Cleansing

In Energy Medicine, the Fire Element is connected to summer. Now is the perfect time to cultivate more “Fire” within you and harness the Fire Rhythms influence to strengthen your connections.