AUTUMN AND METAL ELEMENT: LUNGS AND LARGE INTESTINE
In our latest entry we looked at how Eastern cosmology regards the perpetual change between yin and yang, to which life is subject, as we experience things. And we reviewed …
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MACROBIOTICS AND THE THEORY OF FIVE TRANSFORMATIONS II
In this post we continue what we started earlier. I would like to talk about the ancient theory (even older than the theory of “yin” and “yang”) of the Five …
MACROBIOTICS AND THE THEORY OF FIVE TRANSFORMATIONS I
Traditional Chinese Medicine is such a wide area that it would take many years to just scratch its surfice. Such is the degree of detail and complexity that it has. …
SUMMER AND THE “FIRE” ELEMENT
Can we see how nature provides us with the necessary foods to help us make balance with each season of the year? Eating according to “natural laws”, i.e. local, organic …
UME-SHO-KUZU
Are you familiar with ume-sho-kuzu? It is a fantastic home remedy which combines several very beneficial elements: Kuzu: It is obtained from pueraria lobata root, which grows in volcanic soil. …
The food “show” and our hectic lifestyle
I´d like to bring up some thoughts about the society in which we live and our relationship with food itself: our nourishment. Let´s start with the premise that each and …
Lentils with amaranth, fennel and carrots
This protein-rich recipe is highly mineralising, warming and strenthening. It boosts digestion and is ideal for winter days. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of soaked lentils (4-5 hours) 1/2 cup amaranth Filtered …
Millet with pumpkin
Millet is a wonderful grain that soothes the pancreas and strengthens digestion. Together with pumpkin, it provides a sweet taste that regulates blood glucose levels. It can be used medicinally …
Chickpea and carrot “nitsuké” with mustard sauce
I´m sure it has often happened to you too… you arrive home and you don’t know what to cook, but surprise, surprise! You were prudent and you have chickpeas (or …
Where to get your (plant-based) protein from?
Do you know where to get your plant-based proteins? Tempeh and quinoa are examples of complete protein, but you also get them by combining whole grains with beans… Yes! pretty …
