January is half over. Life feels busier than ever. December's  focus on reducing stress during the holidays has given way to our plan for reNEWal, which has me feeling better and more energized than ever! I hope you are, too! 

This week, I have another terrific dish for you that fits right into that plan! It’s a simple, seasonal money-saver, full of nutrition and makes terrific use of a Staple Recipe! It tastes great, too! And when it comes to taste, I show you exactly how I incorporate the Six Taste Groups of Ayurveda into this dish... 
 
Check out my Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Rainbow Chard! You'll love this dish!

Add Comment
 
 
Picture
Start with Homemade Stock for as many delicious variations as you can dream up!
Are you embracing the New Year and your commitment to healthy living on your gluten free diet? I know I am!

I’m happy to put the sugar-loaded nibbles behind me for a while and feel excited to be back to a more normal schedule and routine. Routine can be comforting.

Food is comforting, too, especially when the temperature drops near (or below!) freezing. That doesn’t have to mean “bad” for us food or dishes that are full of unhealthy fats and additives!

Unfortunately, though, when people talk about “comfort food”, they’re often referring to the heavy, rich, fat- and carbohydrate-laden diet-wreckers most of us are trying to avoid.

Those type dishes don’t fit into our plan for renewal, but not to worry! We will not be left out in the cold this winter when it comes to healthy, comforting, and even healing (yes, healing!) foods that really satisfy!

Let’s redefine “comforting”.

Sure, the food must taste great, and it will! But there’s more to it. Consider what really brings you comfort. It may not be the actual foods, but the experiences and memories associated with those foods.

When I take stock of what really matters, I think of being at my healthy best enjoying my gluten free lifestyle, happy and full of joy in my kitchen with family and friends. The food is almost secondary. As long as it’s tasty, nourishing, and there’s plenty to share with those I love, it’s all good to me. That’s my comfy place.

What’s yours?

2 Comments