 "All Hail Kale"
A Lunch /Dinner Option: Split Pea aka Daal Soup, Beets, Kale, Spinach, Tahini, Papaya Dressing and Red Cabbage. Who says this is not a fun meal and nutritious? Earth Food! Eat for your health and wellness! Love, Your Herbalist
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 Wow! Did you hear the rain last night! If you live in the New York City region you could not miss it. The thunder and lightning was magical and I stayed up until the early hours of the morning enjoying the sounds and reflecting: “April showers bring May flowers” and what does this really mean to the herbalist? Thunder recharges the Earth by bringing more nitrogen to the atmosphere and as a result we see a turbo boost in plant growth. God’s Earth demonstrates the power of birth, resurrection, and new life and it is visible to us even in our City with the popping up of flower buds on trees and dandelions through the cracks of the sidewalks. What herbs have you noticed popping up lately in your neighborhood? These new plants are waiting to serve us and be noticed. “These all wait for You, that You may give them their food in due season. What You give them, they gather in, You open Your hand, they are filled with good.” Psalm 104:27, 28 (NKJ Version)   “Where do you get your protein in the morning? “
“I know someone that is vegan and they look very sick and skinny?” “I couldn’t be vegan that is just too hard for me because I love bacon in the morning!” If you are a soul-committed vegan and have seen the power of living food change your health and your outlook on life, you are bound to hear some of these questions or statements, particularly around holiday gatherings or family functions. In my experience, it is best not to speak about the powers and benefits of a vegan lifestyle as your family eats their omelet and fried bacon around the dining table! Instead, when visiting your non-vegan friends and family make yourself a quick breakfast, so that you are not taking up too much space and time in your guest’s kitchen and it will leave you full for breakfast and well satisfied. Here are the ingredients for my Protein-Packed Breakfast Green Smoothie (pictured above in my wellness kitchen) that I love for breakfast and it tastes so yummy: Spinach – alkalizes the body, source of omega 3 fats, loaded with vitamins and trace minerals and iron Hemp Seed Powder – high in protein, fiber Mango – rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, A and E-which supports hormones ½ Banana – high in potassium, contains tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin -- the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter Pineapple – rich in bromelein - a great anti-inflammatory and help digest protein more efficiently Coconut Milk (You can try with an alternative plant-based milk such as almond as well) 1-2 Dates – rich in fiber and sweetness "The journey to wellness begins with a sip!"  At the period of a full moon all of nature is more vital and active energetically. During this period it is a great time to initiate purification and stepping out of old habits or behaviors. The full moon is a natural transformation period and you as well can align yourself with nature. According to the Farmers Almanac’s today’s Full Pink Moon which occurs in the month of April came from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. On this full moon, what are you shedding and letting go of?  Herb Moss Pink-Creeping-Phlox |
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