Mindful Eating: Nourish Your Body and Mind between Seasons
During the transitional spring and fall seasons, as well as pivotal moments in life, it’s best to keep things simple. Often, you might forget to create space to nourish yourself. This weekend, I visited several public spaces and noticed a high percentage of our fellow brothers and sisters who appeared, based on their constitution, to be depleted of nutrient-rich nourishment. Many believe it takes a lot of time to prepare a simple meal filled with whole food ingredients to replenish all aspects of your being. If inspired, start introducing fresh, clean veggies and fruits during the spring-to-summer transition. For those in the fall-to-winter shift, taper raw foods while keeping greens and living nutrients as a side or add-on to cooked dishes. In spring and fall, aim for a balance of raw and/or fermented vegetables and fruits with your meals. Cooked foods will help keep your body warm and remove dampness, supporting your overall well-being.
Consider a vibrant chopped salad as a perfect example of this balance, featuring carrots, sweet peas, cabbage, pistachios, cilantro, tomatoes, and kale, dressed with balsamic vinegar, lemon, pepper, and Himalayan salt. This nutrient-rich dish supports the pineal gland—your sacred gateway to clear vision—by providing antioxidants, magnesium, and detoxifying elements that enhance melatonin production and protect against oxidative stress. Pair this meal with a cup of blue lotus tea* (1 tsp steeped in 250 mL hot water for 10–15 minutes) to deepen relaxation and mental clarity. The calming effects of blue lotus complement the pineal gland’s role in regulating circadian rhythms, fostering the awareness and sovereignty you carry through all seasons of life.
Ultimately, Mindful Eating and awareness gives us the opportunity to listen for what our mind and body need in the new season.
At-a-Glance Nutritional Benefits for Pineal Gland:
Carrots and tomatoes: Rich in antioxidants (beta-carotene, lycopene), protecting the pineal gland from oxidative stress.
Kale and pistachios: High in magnesium, supporting melatonin production.
Cilantro and lemon: Support detoxification (heavy metals, chemicals, +radiation), potentially reducing pineal gland calcification risks.
Sweet peas and cabbage: Provide fiber and vitamins, supporting overall endocrine health.
Balsamic vinegar, lemon, pepper, salt: Add flavor while lemon aids detoxification.
* Before incorporating blue lotus tea, please check with me or another herbalist to ensure it’s suitable for your current state of being, considering any nutrients, supplements, herbs, medications, or conditions you are balancing. Simply send me an email or message to discuss your needs and ensure this addition supports your holistic well-being. If you want a custom blended dreaming tea, I am happy to make this for you.
Healthy Poppy Seed Recipe. Another way to make an amends with Poppies. One of my favorite combos in the kitchen Lemon and Poppy seeds.
Summer Cleanse. Fresh Seasonal Plant Based Cleanse with Tea and Juices. Conducting a cleanse between the transitions of seasons will assist you in retaining well being. This Summer Cleanse will help you detoxify, reboot and guide you into balanced summer nutrition. In addition, this cleanse will assist you to shed, maintain, or gain weight with a lifestyle plan for summer.
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