My journey to empowering women
I grew up eating a teaspoonful of jaggery with a pinch of fennel, when I had a runny nose or a teaspoonful of honey dotted with crushed nigella seeds to ward off congestion, these are a few of the ways ‘medicine’ was incorporated into my life as a child. At that time, I didn’t know I was living a Holistic lifestyle as it was my norm.
I did, however, veer off this path in my early adult life resulting in my body developing medical issues, such as thyroid and hormonal issues. I have since jumped back on track and continue to find ways to tackle the situation and keep my body stable.
It’s a continuous journey and I am always learning how to make things even better. I believe with my Life experience and training as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach I can help you find your way back to a healthy lifestyle.
I really look forward to guiding you on your journey.
Crunchy walnut and carrot salad
Hormone-supportive crunch! This salad is full of fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3’s from walnuts. These nutrients are essential for hormone balance. They also contribute to radiant skin. The sweetness of cherries and pears keeps it satisfying without spiking blood sugar.
Crunchy Walnut and carrot salad with sweet cherries and juicy pears. All of this crazy goodness enrobed in a simple olive oil vinaigrette.
(Sample recipe in Weekly support emails)
Crunchy Carrot and Walnut Salad
You will need:
- 2 large juicing carrots
- 1 large Bartlett pear
- 2 tablespoons dried cherries (unsweetened) or raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pines nuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- a generous squeeze of lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
To make the salad:
- Chop the carrots into matchsticks and dice the pear. Add them to a shallow salad bowl.
- Throw in the dried cherries or raisins.
- Sprinkle with the toasted nuts.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and cracked pepper together. Pour it over the salad and stir to combine. Alternatively you can add the vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar and shake vigorously to emulsify.
Enjoy the whole salad on it’s own or as a side.