One of the perks of having a fairly regular yoga/qigong practice – at least how it happens here in Elizabeth’s bodymind – is that my desire for food or drink is in pretty consistent alignment with what is of genuine benefit to my body. And if the guidance system is a little askew, it doesn’t take more than a few moments for me to know that the choice I’ve made isn’t the best one. Sometimes I’ll …
Healthy Eating
Yummy Green Things
I'm reposting this introduction to matcha and chlorella - which appeared originally on my Taoism site - because I'm still totally enthusiastic about the benefits of these two green super-heros/heroines. So ... hoping you'll enjoy, for the first time or again :) Chlorella Wonderful in countless ways, this single-cell super-food is easily number one on my physical-body-supplement list (with Tonic …
Practice Notes: Feeding Wisdom
Nine days out of ten, I enjoy a qigong or yoga asana practice before my first meal of the day -- so when I sit down to eat, I’ve knowingly connected with a source of nourishment much more deeply satisfying than even the most sublimely-prepared tempeh and eggs, or oatmeal with blueberries, could ever be. From the “space” of this sweet completeness, the food tends (paradoxically) to taste much …
Sweetness
I’m something of a honey connoisseur. In its raw and unfiltered form, it’s my favorite sweetener, far and away, and I’m always on the lookout for new varieties to try. Among the most exotic that I’ve discovered are Aseda Wild Honey (from Ghana) – which, when used to sweeten matcha tea, ends up tasting a lot like butterscotch (yum!); and Manuka Honey – whose rather pungent flavor makes it an …