Nutritional Therapist, Kirsten Chick,
shares her delicious sunflower slaw recipe…
Sunflower
slaw on a sunny day…
Sunflower
slaw is another variation on coleslaw. One of my favourite foods – so I’m
always coming up with new combinations. This year alone I’ve made:
- Kohl slaw – with purple
kohlrabi
- Avo slaw – with guacamole
instead of mayonnaise
- Warm slaw –
gently heated in a pan
- Ruby slaw – with beetroot and
radishes
…and now
Sunflower Slaw!
The recipe
…is
simple.
Grated
golden beetroot and carrot with lightly toasted sunflower seeds.
Dressing: simply apple cider vinegar (with mother).
I didn’t,
but you could stir a dollop of sheep’s yoghurt if you wish.
The Earth element and digestion
The
Chinese Earth element is represented by the colours orange and yellow. These
colours, together with the natural sweetness of carrots and golden beetroot,
gently soothe your stomach and spleen. Your digestive ability is said to be
enhanced when you include such Earth element foods.
The
“mother” in the apple cider vinegar is the ferment produced when vinegar is
made. It helps top up your gut bacteria, and so supports your digestive
functions as well as your immune system and general wellbeing.
The
vitamin B6 and magnesium in the sunflower seeds are wonderful at soothing
your adrenals and
calming your nervous system. This directly impacts the health and activity of
your digestive system – and your whole body.
Nourishing
your Earth element often helps you to feel grounded and connected. It may also
help to reduce sugar cravings, especially together with the sour flavour of the
apple cider vinegar.
And it all
looks very pretty on your plate!
Check out more of Kirsten’s blogs here.
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