In this Navigating Nourishment Podcast, Debbie and Wendy discuss the essential elements for a nourishing summer. They emphasize the importance of connecting with nature, practicing mindfulness, and prioritizing self-care through activities like napping, movement, and socializing. Debbie highlights the natural cravings for sweets during the summer and suggests replacing them […]
Summer
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Hydration is key all year long – but with the summer heat, we often need to stay on top it it more. Summer fruits are a great way to get more hydration in with watermelon topping the list followed by strawberries, cantaloupe, and peaches. Here is a crowd pleasing summer […]
Do you like cold soup? I’m not usually drawn to it but after a week’s worth of hot temps in the 90s, it was time to find something new and cool. (Plus, I was having my parents over for dinner and I have this desire to always do something new […]
Need to cool off? Summer fruit season gives us lots of options to get a sweet-tooth fix plus cool off – enter Summer Sorbet. no sugar addition needed! Serves 6-8 1 bag frozen mango 1 bag frozen cherries ⅓ cup water (as needed) Blend everything in a high-powered blender and […]
The next best thing to fresh picked blueberries is blueberry ice cream. But this one has a twist – we added lavender essential oil and it shouts Cool Summer Vibes. Notice that the coconut cream can is chilled first. Don’t make the mistake I did by putting it in the […]
Ahh, September. The warmth of summer remains, though the searing heat of August has waned.
We’ve dreaded it. Started thinking about it after July 4th. Promised ourselves we wouldn’t complain about the heat or the bugs because we’d rather deal with that stuff over being freezing cold or wearing coats again. But it’s inevitable–just another thing we have no control over. Summer is ending. So, […]
Summer is a beautiful time of year for sand and surf – but fueling our body well to stay happy at the beach can be a challenge. Who’s been hot, cranky and hungry after a few hours in the sun? And there is another snag as well – the traditional […]
A side dish perfect for summertime. It’s light, bright, and so simple to put together. Ingredients: 2 green zucchinis, “spiralized” ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shaved Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon parsley, roughly torn or chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Cut off […]
Last week kale was growing abundantly in the garden, and now it’s mint! And what incredible brightness this amazing herb adds to this recipe. With the addition of lime, your favorite, summertime watermelon salad’s flavor is revitalized and so refreshing (and it could not be easier to put together!) Ingredients: […]
Summer is officially here, and with this beautiful season comes some hot, steamy days. Instead of cooling off with typical (artificially sweetened) frozen fruit pops, try this nourishing recipe for fruit and yogurt smoothie cups. Filled with natural sweetness, wholesome crunch, and pure protein, these cups are the perfect way […]