I would love for you to be my patient, but sometimes, you may need to see someone else other than me. Whether your condition is out of my scope of practice, or I just think a different approach or practitioner will be a better fit or complimentary to what we're doing, I often refer patients to other great practitioners - big bonus if that practitioner is holistic-minded. I like to think of good practitioners as an extension … [Read more...] about Meet Your Holistic Practitioner – Robin Green, L.Ac.
Nine Nurturing Meals For New Mom
Hooray! Your sister (or daughter or friend or cousin or niece) just had a baby! If you're wondering what kind of gift will best celebrate a new little bundle of life, consider whipping up some meals for new mom. Those of you with kids may remember that the first few weeks (or months) with a baby in the house can be intense. Round-the-clock nursing, erratic sleeping, and strange new noises and smells that require immediate … [Read more...] about Nine Nurturing Meals For New Mom
What I Ate Today – Rayetta G.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Rayetta G.'s diet. Rayetta, 29, lives in Salem, Oregon. She is a stay-at-home mom of three, busy with homeschooling, playing, and managing all of her household's duties. Check out what Rayetta ate today: Breakfast: One scrambled egg (pasture-raised) and a bowl of homemade granola (oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut oil, honey) with raw milk and banana … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today – Rayetta G.
Anna’s Earth Mother Lactation Stew
Also known as Persian lactation stew, this delicious dish was delivered to me by my dear friend, Anna, after the birth of my first child. Not just for nursing moms, my whole family enjoyed it. This is great to take to a new mom or prepare ahead and freeze yourself for when baby arrives. I promise it won't make your husband, toddler, or visiting grandma lactate. Fenugreek (seeds and greens) is the key ingredient that promotes … [Read more...] about Anna’s Earth Mother Lactation Stew
What I Ate Today: Ann Marie M.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Ann Marie M.'s diet. Ann Marie, 32, happens to be my sister. As such, I can tell you that while she is an awesome cook, she also lives in a tiny apartment with a kitchen designed for a person who eats mainly takeout. Check out what Ann Marie ate today: Breakfast: I am one of those people that spends $4 everyday for a cappuccino but it is made with organic whole milk. I … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Ann Marie M.
Think Beef Is Bad For Your Health?
It doesn't matter to me if you eat beef, but I want to clear up some confusion for those who DO eat red meat and worry they shouldn't or DON'T eat red meat but wish they could. Beef Myth #1: Beef is bad for your health IT DEPENDS...Beef is often automatically thrown in the junk food category, and many health-conscious folks piously claim they don't "eat red meat" to avoid heart disease and cancer. The fact is, when the … [Read more...] about Think Beef Is Bad For Your Health?
Veggie Hash: Empty Fridge Friday
When it comes to our fridge, every week is the same: The farm box comes on Saturday overflowing with amazing produce, gorgeous eggs from pastured hens, raw milk and cream. Sunday morning we often venture to the farmer's markets to stock up on beef, lamb, pork, and chicken from our favorite local farmers before an afternoon cook-a-thon where I get inspired to whip up some simple but satisfying dishes to last us through the … [Read more...] about Veggie Hash: Empty Fridge Friday
What I Ate Today: Jessica S.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Jessica S.'s diet. Jessica owns a water physical therapy business and lives in the mountains of Los Angeles with her boyfriend and dog. Here's what Jessica ate today: Breakfast: Coffee with raw cream and unsweetened cacao and maple syrup. Half of a sandwich of hardboiled egg, tomato, basil and mayo on sourdough toast. Lunch: Other half of egg sandwich and a … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Jessica S.
How To Eat Out (With A Real Food Spin)
While you may stock your fridge and pantry with nutritious Real Food, the world outside your front door is a carnival of fake, nutrient-deficient, and often toxic food substitutes - making it tough to eat out. You probably already know to steer clear of 'food' for sale at your local gas station, theme parks, and most isles of the grocery store, but one place that proves a big challenge for many lovers of food and convenience … [Read more...] about How To Eat Out (With A Real Food Spin)
Thai Curry Goulash: Empty Fridge Friday
When it comes to our fridge, every week is the same: The farm box comes on Saturday overflowing with amazing produce, gorgeous eggs from pastured hens, raw milk and cream. Sunday morning we often venture to the farmer's markets to stock up on beef, lamb, pork, and chicken from our favorite local farmers before an afternoon cook-a-thon where I get inspired to whip up some simple but satisfying dishes to last us through the … [Read more...] about Thai Curry Goulash: Empty Fridge Friday
4 Food Groups All Kids Should Eat
As parents we tend to obsess about what our kids eat and fret about the lack of green vegetables in their diets. Truth be told, there's a good reason why junior does not crave steamed broccoli or a raw kale salad, and it's not the fault of bad parenting. Hooray! Growing children need nutrient-dense foods. And unlike most of their fully grown relatives, kids need foods that are dense in calories, since they are both growing … [Read more...] about 4 Food Groups All Kids Should Eat
What I Ate Today: Ashley P.
Holistic Squid weighs in with a nutrient-dense spin on Ashley P's diet. Ashley, age 32, is a mom of two from Los Angeles, CA. Breakfast - Oat Waffles, made with oat flour and leftover steal cut oats & kefir, topped with homemade apricot spread; eggs over easy. Snack - Fresh fruit at the Hollywood Farmers Market - gava melon, honey crisp apples, peaches and grapes - raw colby jack cheese and goat cheese. Lunch … [Read more...] about What I Ate Today: Ashley P.