To continue with the herb theme I am on this month, I want to talk about calming herbs you can grow in your garden. There is no doubt that we need to focus on self care and ways to help soothe our nervous system in these current times. Herbs can help and we can grow…
Category: NOURISH.
Herbs for digestion
Hippocrates said, “All health begins in the gut.” I have to agree, so many of our health issues stem from digestive or gut issues. My functional nutrition teacher Josh Gitalis always says, it’s not just you are what you eat, but it’s what you eat, digest, absorb and assimilate. Supporting our digestive health through food…
7 Years ago today I started nutrition school
7 years ago today (3-10-2014) I started school to earn my Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Nutritional Consultant diplomas. I can’t believe it’s been so long!🌱🌱🌱I have studied so much about food and nutrition since this day in 2014. I have changed focus over the years from general women’s health, women and children then perimenopause….
Self Care During the Holiday Season
Self Care During the Holiday Season The holiday season is usually jam packed with activities and running here and there. This year things are very different for most of us. Even if things are slower and there is less running around you still need to make self care a priority. Today I am sharing some…
Seasonal Eating: Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts seem to fall into a love them or hate them group. Which are you? Brussels sprouts are incredibly good for you! They are a perfect cool/cold season vegetable to include in your weekly meal plan. They contain amazing constituents that are not only anti-cancer, hormone helping, but heart healthy. This is great news…
National Kale Day!
Happy National Kale Day! What is your favorite kind of kale? Or your favorite way to use it? 🌱🌱🌱 #kale is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, Manganese and Copper. It’s also a very good source of vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, vitamin E and potassium. 🌱🌱🌱 When it comes to other…
GROW. COOK. NOURISH.
Since January I have spent time meditating and thinking about how to best serve you in a way that sits fully in conjunction with my heart, knowledge base, training, experience, desires, and dreams. Last October I switched gears and relaunched with a new niche and branding. I knew I needed to pivot because I felt…
Make Your Own Greens Powder
Did you know you can easily make your owns greens powder? 🌱🌱🌱 I have scoured the internet to find a greens powder that fits my high standards for culinary nutrition with no added fillers, etc. I have had a hard time finding something, so I made my own. It does take a lot of greens…
Yoga
I mentioned yesterday that I was doing some soul searching. It was a rough day for sure. Last night I completely threw myself into my yoga practice. I knew I really needed to fully show up on my mat and then completely let go. It was wonderful, relaxing and soothing. Just what I needed. I…
Soul Searching
Sitting here doing some soul searching. Perimenopause is a time where we can no longer settle, we seek things that light up our heart. It’s a time for coming home to our true self like no other time in life. I keep feeling called to do something, but I am just not sure how…
Immune Support Tea
Elderberries, Chaga, Reishi, Astragalus decoction I made for the @culinarynutrition #everydayherbalcourse. This is one of the assignment recipes. I chose this blend for the immune supportive actions of each ingredient. It’s the perfect time to have something like this on hand. Chaga is immune boosting and modulating. Elderberry is immune boosting. Astragalus is an…
You Need Protein in Your Breakfast
To set yourself up for balanced blood sugar throughout the day choose a breakfast with protein. Aim for 30 grams. Don’t forget the healthy fat and fiber. Remember every meal should have P+F+F.
Candice Cullen Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Culinary Nutrition Expert & Garden Coach 