Skip to content

Tag Archives: nutrition

Summer Jerk Chicken: A Recipe for Better Digestive Health

By Travis Metzger / DAO Labs

The DAO Middle Burner Diet is the idea from Chinese medicine that the digestive process should consist of creating a hundred degree Fahrenheit “soup” in the stomach. Whatever facilitates the creation of such a “soup” in the stomach benefits digestion and whatever impedes the creation of a hundred degree “soup” in

Continue reading

Posted in Digestion, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness | Also tagged , Comments Off on Summer Jerk Chicken: A Recipe for Better Digestive Health

Mixed Berry Crumble Recipe

Summer brims with berries! Whichever way you eat them – fresh or cooked – they are packed with nutrients and flavor. Baking the crumble and filing separately ensures a super-crisp topping. Berries are sweet, sour and astringent. They are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, making them an excellent choice for countering inflammation and supporting circulation. In Traditional Chinese

Continue reading

Posted in Diet, Digestion, Health, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness | Also tagged , , Comments Off on Mixed Berry Crumble Recipe

Edamame, Roasted Cherry Tomato and Blanched Escarole Salad Recipe

In the Chinese tradition, salads include wilted or lightly cooked vegetables served at room temperature. This salad includes all five flavors and several vibrant and palatable colors – it is a delight to put on your table. The varying textures make it a highly satisfying dish. 

Posted in Digestion, Nutrition, Recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wellness | Also tagged , Comments Off on Edamame, Roasted Cherry Tomato and Blanched Escarole Salad Recipe

Tomato Toast Recipe

A variation on avocado toast… How about tomato toast? Tasty tomato on toasted sourdough topped with terrific burrata and tangy pesto.

Posted in Digestion, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness | Also tagged , Comments Off on Tomato Toast Recipe

Food & Mood: Research Says They Affect Each Other

Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the after-effects of trauma? That salami can contribute to depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?

Posted in Depression, Digestion, Mental Health, Nutrition, Self-Care, Stress & Anxiety, Wellness | Also tagged , , , , Comments Off on Food & Mood: Research Says They Affect Each Other
9143648897 Directions Contact/Schedule