Tis’ the season to be joyous, giving and enjoying holiday festivities with loved ones. It is one of my favorite times of year! Also it can be a time where I ‘admittedly’ get thrown off balance if I don’t take care of me too. Can you relate?! I am a giver, and naturally LOVE giving, it brings such joy to my spirit. Yet this can be a burnout time of year for many, as well as stressful. Especially when we overdue it.
So. I’m excited to share with you some remedies I use to keep my body and spirit aligned and strong. It’s important to keep our cups over-flowing :)
Also, as most of you know I LOVE to cook! It's one of my ways to give and express love to others. I added my latest recipe that is nourishing, easy and can be a festive dish to bring to a Holiday get together. I hope you enjoy- you may not have much leftover!
SIGNS OF IMBALANCE
-Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted most of the time
-Feeling depleted by work, a family member or friend, lack of sleep, poor diet, etc.
-Chronic headaches, backaches or migraines
-Irritability, anger and impatience
-Waking up exhausted even after a decent night of sleep
-More negative thoughts verses positive ones
-Feeling overwhelmed by plans and things that need to get done
…We all need to reassess where and WHAT we put our energy into from time-to-time. This is a great way to check in with yourself and start filling your cup back up!!!
BALANCING TIPS & IDEAS
-Daily time for yourself
-Journaling
-Laughter
-Good music
-Walks in nature
-Nourishing food, friendships and conversations
-Massage
-Colonics
-Slow down while eating- chew, chew, chew
-Your favorite type of body movement and workout
-Take things off your list that you don’t ‘have’ to do
-Say no more
-Deep breathing, meditation
-Hot bath with aromatherapy
-Anything that you enjoy that is for YOU and you alone
Happy Holidays to everyone!!! I would love to hear what do YOU do to keep your cup filled this time of year? And what is your favorite 'healthy' holiday recipe? I would love to hear from you, pics and all
HOLIDAY VEGGIE PIE RECIPE
Crust Base:
-1 small onion
-3 minced garlic cloves
-Seasoning, pinch of each: pink salt, black pepper and celery seeds
-1 1/2 cauliflower rice (can buy pre-made frozen)
-3/4 cup cooked quinoa mix (my little cheat! I like to use "Seeds of Change" pre-cooked quinoa and brown rice mix when I'm in a pinch)
*Saute onions, garlic and seasoning first for 2-5 minutes. Then stir in cauliflowers and rice mix. Pack in firmly into a stainless steel pan or cast iron skillet (my favorite for getting extra iron in your diet). Pan fry until edges are slightly browned.
Pie Filling:
-1/2 cup green onions (scallions)
-1 cup of thinly sliced carrots- use a mandolin for ideal thin cut
-1 cup of chopped broccoli florets
-1/2 cup chopped green beans
-1/2 cup chopped asparagus
-1 cup of spinach
-1/4 cup Veggie broth
-2 Tablespoons of butter or oil of choice (I prefer olive oil or avocado oil)
-Seasoning: salt and pepper to taste
*In a separate medium pan sauté green onions in veggie broth and with oil or butter. Next, add in all veggies (minus spinach) and seasoning and cover to steam for 2 minutes. Then add in spinach and cover again for another 2-5 minutes.
**Lastly, pour veggie filling over cauliflower rice crust and place in oven for 15 minutes at 350. Enjoy!!!
Always with Love, Freedom & Knowledge,
France Robert
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