Vegan pumpkin cheesecake

Because I've been talking about it and now you want some too ;)

http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2009/10/gluten-free-pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe.html

thai fish cakes

Hey there! What a lovely October we are having. I had an awesome run this morning under the stars - so clear and fresh. Ended the run with the sun starting to poke its sleepy head up. It's gonna be a great day!!

So I rarely post any meat-inspired recipes, but since I just received this little jem from a patient yesterday, I thought I would share :) Haven't tried this one out yet, but just looking at it makes me salivate!

Thai Fish Cakes:
1/2 red pepper
1/3 c cilantro
1 garlic clove
1/2 inch slice ginger
2 tsp red curry paste
1 tsp grated lime zest
1 tsp agave nectar
1 1/2 lb fish of choice (salmon, halibut, tilapia, etc)

Pulse the above in a food processor and shap into 12 3in patties.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan and cook for 1 min each side until brown.

Dip in a mixture of: 4 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp wheat-free tamari, 1 tbsp agave nectar, 1/4 red pepper flakes.

Enjoy them and let me know how these yummy cakes turn out!

Health & Happiness,
-Nicole

Fertility & TCM

10 Ways Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help Fertility

Studies consistently demonstrate acupuncture’s benefit for a range of fertility-related issues. In one landmark study, pregnancy rates were 43% with acupuncture and 26% without it.

1. Improves ovarian response – better egg production.

2. Increases ovarian and uterine blood flow – better ovarian response.

3. Helps prepare the uterine lining – increased implantation rates.

4. Improves sperm count, motility, and morphology.

5. Lessens the side effects of hormone treatments.

6. Regulates hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonads.

7. Decreases reproductive immunologic reactions.

8. Decreases uterine contractility at implantation.

9. Resolves stress to promote relaxation.

10. Reduces the incidence of miscarriage.

Diet, lifestyle, emotional well-being, acupuncture and chinese herbal therapy are all methods TCM practitioners use to help couples with fertility.

In Health & Harmony,

-Nicole

kale chips

Hi all!
Here is a quick recipe for kale chips...mmmm... crunchy delicious greens....

Quick and Easy Kale Chips

2 heads kale washed and torn etc.

1/4 cup Tamari

3 tablespoons Olive Oil

2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

Prepare kale and put in large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with tamari, olive oil and nutritional yeast. Massage in with hands and spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 200 degrees until crispy (takes a long while).
Enjoy!

-Nicole