Dear <<First Name>>,

Nikki's sharing her thoughts on Spring Eats today.

As I’ve become more and more attuned to how my body, mind and spirit shift along with the season I appreciate the way our bodies mimic nature.
 

If you pay attention, tastes change, hobbies change, energy shifts and our bodies require and desire different things at different times. 
 

We are seasonal beings and we can use that information to anticipate what we need. Nobody wants to snuggle up with a hot cup of tea at the peak of a California summer but that cup of tea is the ultimate comfort in the Winter. 

As nature makes it’s shift from Winter to Spring, we can support our bodies with food that will energize us for the rebirth that is Spring. From the heavier, grounding foods of Winter (soups, stews, oily, warm food) our bodies come out of hibernation and we can support our bodies for Spring with lighter foods (greens, berries, sprouts, grains and more raw foods). 

Nourishment is a feeling of comfort and satisfaction. It’s less about a list of “acceptable” ingredients or foods and more about how it feels in your body. The more we can understand how food makes us feel the less we find ourselves worrying, wondering and feeling guilty about what’s wrong and can use feeling good as our guide.

 

I’m a nut for soup in the Winter - the ultimate nourishment for me and I preach it to anyone that will listen. In the Spring I love a good bowl because it's so fulfilling and easy to make different variations based on what's in season and in your refrigerator. I’m sharing a little guide to making one for yourself. 

 

This is a staple at our retreats that are held in the Spring and this year will be no different.

There is one private room left for one special lady where Tami and I will nourish the heck out of you with good food. Hit reply or visit  www.livewellwomensretreat.com to claim your spot.

Deadline to register is TONIGHT at midnight!
 

 

This is from our Build a Bowl Bar at retreat last year!

Build a Bowl

4 components

-starch

-veggies

-protein

-sauce (my favorite part)

 

I’ll share this one with you and know that you can sub lots of things. Different grains like quinoa, rice noodles, farro, millet. You can use all cooked veggies, like roasted asparagus and cauliflower. Protein can also come from meat, fish or tofu. The possibilities are endless.

 

Also, I’m not using measurements because it’s just not necessary and I believe in you.

 

• Basic brown rice or quinoa, cooked (I make a big pot once a week to keep in the fridge)
• Lettuce greens of your choice
• Shredded carrots (with some lemon or lime juice)
• Broccoli, well chopped
• Beans of your choosing (garbanzo, black, kidney, cannellini)
• Avocado
• Chopped herbs (basil, cilantro)

If you want to get fancy like we do on retreat you can add some pretty pea shoots (pictured) or sprouts.

 

Sauce #1

Tahini Dressing

• 1/4 C Tahini
• 3 Tbsp. warm water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. soy sauce or tamari
• 2 cloves garlic

 

Mix in a blender/food processor

 

Sauce #2

Orange-Sesame Ginger Dressing

• 1/2 c rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. orange juice*
• 1 Tbsp. fresh grated ginger (optional, still tastes good without it)
• 1/2 tsp. soy sauce or tamari
• 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil

 

Whisk or mix in blender

*can substitute lemon or lime juice

Enjoy this Spring staple!
xo, 
Nikki

We hope to see you at the beach!