This “How to Make Ghee” recipe is from our cookbook: nourish: a community supported cookbook. Ghee is pure butterfat – a type of clarified butter. However, ghee isn’t simply clarified butter because ghee is traditionally cooked for a longer period of time. It is regarded in Ayurveda as one of […]
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Now, especially, during these COVID times, your cravings may actually be that you’re hungry for connection. What protein powder do you choose? Which vegetables are the best choice for true health? What supplements should you take? Does that really matter? There are other, possibly more important factors for true health and […]
Ahh, September. The warmth of summer remains, though the searing heat of August has waned.
Today was an ideal summer day on the water. Early morning means we have the river to ourselves – except for a few paddle boarders, kayaks and fishing boats. The sun was burning off the early fog, the wind was picking up and we eagerly got her ready for a […]
It’s a three page ad in Time magazine with that title: “When it comes to LOSING WEIGHT AND KEEPING IT OFF” including promising text on the opposite page saying, “Managing your weight long term requires more than willpower alone.” The picture next to the title is of seven large people […]
She sat there with curved-in shoulders looking worn-out and sullen. It was only her second visit to our office. Her first had been full of energy and hope and commitment. “This is my last go at this,” she exclaimed. “I’ve been through every diet plan there is. My weight has […]
The Nourish Five Foundations of Health are the core of our wisdom and what we base our practice on with clients and ourselves. In this episode, we expand on each of the foundations and suggest ways to up your health game. Of course, recording from our homes, makes for, let’s […]
Now, more than ever, our health condition either has us in a vulnerable position or a strong one. I’m currently sitting in the hospital waiting room eagerly waiting for my husband Dana to get out of surgery. He was in a bicycle accident and needs some hardware installed to put […]
It’s summer squash season! What a versatile vegetable! However, sometimes it’s just great to eat it as is. Well, with a little added deliciousness. This recipe was adapted from Cooks Illustrated (cooksillustrated.com). Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove, minced1 t lemon juice4 summer squashes–yellow or zucchini (8 oz each), ends trimmed […]
Emily* got herself comfortable on our couch after our greetings for our first official session. She had made her health history initial consult appointment a couple weeks prior, tired of having “extra weight” and “super low energy” as well as “feeling down” on herself for too long. She was “ready […]
In this Nourish Noshes track, we interview Elissa Arbeitman, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT of Wild and Free Painting. We discuss how her practice parallels ours and how “process painting” is a beautiful way to express yourself and, perhaps, heal. Through a creative, non-judgmental process, Wild and Free Painting has become many […]
Health coaching is a relatively new field so we hope to unpack what we do. Our healthcare system is still working with an old way of thinking – ‘fix what’s broken.’ The traditional model focuses mainly on naming the ill and providing a pill. Integrative health coaches are educated on […]