Nourishing Foods for the yoni

These foods are supportive for reducing inflammation, boosting immune resilience, soothing mucus membranes and creating a probiotic-friendly environment for the whole body.

COCONUT MANNA - Coconut manna is the butter, the meat of the coconut. It contains large amounts of anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. 1 T/ day. The oil can also be used. Research has shown that a coconut oil rich diet was shown to reduce Candida albicans in the gut by 90%.

SEAWEED -Seaweeds are full of vitamins, minerals and trace minerals that even organic land plants typically lack.

CRANBERRY -Cranberry as well as blueberry contain high levels of proanthocyanidins (PACs) which help reduce the adhesion of certain bacteria to the urinary tract walls. This makes cranberry and blueberry smart infection prevention foods.

GARLIC -Garlic is strongest when raw, chopped and exposed to air for 10 minutes. Cooked garlic will still provide immune support just not as potent.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR- -Apple Cider Vinegar is a probiotic food and supports gut health, tissue health and microbe balance.

SAUERKRAUTS, KIMCHI + YOGURT -Homemade Sauerkrauts, Kimchi and homemade yogurts (prefer coconut milk base made at home) are loaded with beneficial bacteria, whereas most store brands are not or could be pasteurized.

POMEGRANATE -Pomegranate increases circulation helping to alleviate stagnation that tends to accumulate in the pelvic bowl from sitting. It can help with menopausal symptoms due to bio-identical estrogens are found in the seeds and phytoestrogens in the juice.

CHLOROPHYLL-RICH GREENS- are pH balancers for the entire body and aid in oxygenating the blood.

BURDOCK -Burdock is a bitter root that is widely known as a liver tonic, lymph mover and blood cleanser. Burdock also is a food source of inulin, which means it feeds the beneficial microbes too.

BEETS-high in vitamin C which supports overall anti-inflammatory health, the amino acids in beets activate a glutathione enzyme in phase 2 of liver detoxification, which is the phase that is crucial for getting processed toxins, hormones, and inflammation out of the liver. We all need more daily detox support!

Cleansing Beet Soup

Ingredients:

3 medium beets (about 1 pound), peeled and chopped into chunks

-2 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped

3-4 stalks celery, chopped1 tablespoon

minced fresh ginger

1 large garlic clove, minced

6 cups vegetable stock

2-3 cups greens of choice (spinach, kale, chard), roughly chopped

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1 teaspoon Himalayan salt

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Parsley or cilantro, to garnish

Preparation

1. Under running water (this is very messy otherwise), peel the beets with a vegetable peeler. With a chef’s knife, cut the beets in half, then lay them flat side down and cut them into large chunks.

2. In a stock pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Saute the onion until it is translucent. Add the carrots, celery ginger, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beets and water or stock. Simmer the soup, covered, for 45-50 minutes. Add greens, orange rind, and stir in the salt and pepper. 

3. Taste the soup, and adjust the seasonings, if you like. Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Top with a spoonful of sauerkraut or kimchi for an additional boost.

Serves 4.

Chia Pudding

This powerhouse pudding is loaded with anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties!

It can be enjoyed as an energizing breakfast, a sweet afternoon treats or a savory dessert.

This is a whole body lovin’ recipe gives our immune systems a boost.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk

- 4 tbsps chia seeds

-2 tbsps raw cacao powder 

-1 tsp coconut butter/manna

-1 tsp cinnamon

-1 tsp nutmeg and clove

- 1 tbsp honey, optional to garnish

Optional to add 1 tbsps lion’s mane/chaga/reishi powder for additional immune and brain health

Garnish with goodies like fruit crystallized ginger, cacao nibs, goji berries, coconut flakes

Method:

Combine all ingredients except honey and optional goodies into mason jar. Cover lid. Shake until ingredients are combined together. Place the glass jar in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Ideally, make the chia pudding the eve before and chill It in fridge. When you are ready to serve, garnish with honey and garnish goodies. 

Cheers!