Have you ever wondered why we love using scallions, onions, leeks, chives and garlic in our cooking? This family has a pungent flavor and is rich in sulfur. This affects our lung health by encouraging warmth to move energy through our bodies. It helps resolve blood stagnation, reduce clotting and expel coldness. It also purifies […]
Author Archives: Dr. Pauline Wolf
The Healing Cook’s Queen of Grains
Millet, known as the Queen of Grains, is popular in many parts of the world with 10,000 years of cultivation history. It is a highly nutritious, non-glutinous and versatile grain. Considered to be one of the least allergenic and most digestible grains, it has an interesting nut-like flavour and a texture that is easily combined […]
Healing Cook’s King of Grains
There is a whole way of living and eating surrounding brown rice. Oriental medicine considers that spiritual essence as well as physical strength is preserved by eating whole foods in general and brown rice in particular. Brown rice is the king of grains. It is considered a perfect balance for the body and soul, being […]
Rice, Squash & Butter Chicken Casserole
Brown rice is considered the King of Grains. It has neutral thermal nature, strengthens the spleen-pancreas and soothes the stomach. It is hypoallergenic and concentrated in B vitamins thus very beneficial for the nervous system helping to relieve mental depression. Prepare and Bake Acorn squash: 1 large Acorn Squash, split horizontally, seeds scooped out Rub […]
The Healing Cook’s Winter
Winter is represented in the Water element and the health of our kidneys and bladder. This season encourages receptivity, introspection and a seeking of warmth in our foods. The health of our kidneys is most affected at this time. By keeping our kidneys healthy we encourage strong bones, good hearing, healthy hair; urinary, sexual and […]