Category: Food

Do your food habits advocate for justice?

1/4/2021

“Loss of completion signals emptiness, but let me tell you: depletion can be just the thing. You are using, have used up the old life, the old way. Now will rush in the energetic, the flexible, the unmistakable knowing.”

- Alice Walker

2020 was not what anyone expected.

COVID-19.
The repeated exposure of systemic racism & police brutality.
Violence against Black Americans.
Widespread job loss.

These massive disruptions to our daily life, and awakening to histories we weren’t taught, have been unsettling for many of us.

Some of us are gaining a new understanding that parts of our old life we thought were serving us were actually serving us in all the wrong ways. We can no longer see through the lens of our old life, and we shouldn't want to.

This is how we can grow, and how we can heal.

So, what can you do?

Since our area of focus is health and wellness, we are going to talk about some steps you can take in this realm to work towards a better and more just health and wellness system for all.

Educate yourself on food and wellness justice!
Identify your privilege, if any, and figure out where you can make positive changes in your life and the lives of others.
Support local, sustainable agriculture and organizations fighting food and wellness injustice.
Donate healthy and nourishing foods to local non-profit organizations helping to feed those in need.

Are you ready to make some changes?

Our services are rooted in compassion for all beings. We implement a variety of healing modalities, but we always honor the body. We invite you to bring purpose to your healing, from the inside out, with us.

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Harmonize Your Health is a holistic wellness company whose mission is to introduce their community and clients to a variety of healing modalities that are aligned with respect for our bodies and this beautiful planet we live on. We specialize in connecting with others to help guide them on their healing journeys, particularly ailments that stem from the standard way of living in America. Our practice will open you up to new healing avenues and creative expressions in and out of the kitchen.

Our work doesn’t stop at our services. As two proud queer womxn advocating for social justice in the wellness space, we are constantly supporting other initiatives and seeking out ways to give back to the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. Harmonize Your Health is about supporting your health, social change and evolution.

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Let's Talk Tofu

8/24/2020

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Y’all, let’s talk about tofu for just one minute…. We could probably talk about it for dayyyyyssss, but we'll start with keeping it short and sweet.

Tofu IS GOOD FOR YOU, when consumed properly!
Tofu tastes good as long as you know how to prepare it.
Tofu is a complete protein.
Personal consumption of soy has less environmental impact than consuming meat.

How to make the most of your tofu experience

Choose WHOLE & organic soy products such as edamame, tofu, and tempeh.
- Non-organic soy has harmful pesticides and chemicals that affect your body and the environment. Soy fillers/ isolates are harmful to your digestive system and contribute more to climate change.
Fermented soy is easier for your body to digest.
- This makes it easier to absorb the nutritional value.
Balance, balance balance.
- It is very important to have a balanced diet receiving your nutrition from an array of different fruits and vegetables (eat the rainbow🌈).
Let's talk estrogen.
- Certain plants contain phytoestrogen, which is weaker than estrogen produced by animals.
- If you have underlying conditions, such as reproductive issues, you may want to assess how much phytoestrogen you are consuming.
- Did you know that beer actually has more phytoestrogen than soy?
Adding flavor to tofu is just as easy as any other thing you cook.
- Marinating is a great way to add in flavor.
- If you don’t have time to marinate, drizzle a layer of coconut aminos, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bake 375 for 15-20 minutes. Easy peasy!
Most of the invasiveness from soy production is from producing soy meal for animal feed and soybean oil.
- By not consuming meat and soybean oil you are saving the planet a huge burden.
- To give you a bit of perspective:
  - 2 servings of beef per week produces roughly 604 kilograms of greenhouse gases per year.
  - 2 servings of tofu per week contributes roughly 12 kilograms of greenhouse gases per year.

Work with us!

We love teaching people the ins and outs of making the most out of a plant-based lifestyle!

Courses

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Know Your Impact

Consuming a plant-based diet is one of the best ways that you can positively affect the world around you. To find out more about what you eat and how it affects the planet check out this Climate Change Food Calculator!

I want to calculate my impact!

Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46459714

http://www.bitesizevegan.org/vegan-health/soy-vs-beer-which-promotes-estrogen-more/#_edn6

http://e.hormone.tulane.edu/learning/phytoestrogens.html#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20phytoestrogens%20are%20weaker,2002a).&text=Exposure%20to%20phytoestrogens%20is%20mainly%20through%20diet.

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/soy/

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Energy Bites

7/6/2020

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We wanted to share some of our easy, go-to energy bites and bars. These recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth and uplift your healthy lifestyle.

Whether you’re hitting the trails, going on an adventure, or just have a long day of work, these are great snacks to boost and sustain your energy with healthy plant-based carbohydrates and fats!

Vanilla Coconut Bites

1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
1⁄4 cup shredded coconut (can remove if
allergic)
1⁄4 cup pepitas
1 cup dates
1 t. Cinnamon
1 t. Vanilla
1 t. Coriander

Pit and chop dates
Combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Use 1 1/2 Tbsp per ball or log. Warm the dough in your hands a bit before rolling into your preferred shape. (These can be made into bars, too!)

Maple Nut Bars

1⁄4 C. Walnuts
1⁄4 C. Sunflower seeds
1 1⁄2 Rolled oats
1⁄8 t. Himalayan salt
6 Pitted dates
2 T. Maple syrup
1 T. Coconut oil

Combine walnuts and sunflower seeds into a food processor fitted with the “S” blade.
Pulse until they are smooth.
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until the mixture is evenly combined.
Press crust into an 8X8 baking dish or into muffin tins. Crust should be about 1⁄2 inch thick. (Can roll into balls if you prefer)
Chill in the fridge for 1 hour and then cut into small rectangles.
Store in fridge.

Raw Doughnut Holes

20 dates
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 Tbsp cinnamon
Shredded coconut or hemp seeds for rolling

Combine dates, peanut butter and cinnamon into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture has a dough-like consistency.
Use 1 1/2 Tbsp per ball or log. Warm the dough in your hands a bit before rolling into your preferred shape. (These can be made into bars, too!)
Roll in coconut or hemp seeds. (optional)
Store in the fridge or freezer.

We hope you enjoy these quick and easy recipes :-) Be sure to leave a comment if you try them!

Did you know that we offer online Plant Based Cooking Classes as well as other Plant Based Wellness Courses and Coaching? Set up your free alignment call today!

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Do your food habits advocate for justice?

So, what can you do?

Are you ready to make some changes?

Let's Talk Tofu

How to make the most of your tofu experience

Work with us!

Know Your Impact

Energy Bites

Vanilla Coconut Bites

Maple Nut Bars

Raw Doughnut Holes

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Do your food habits advocate for justice?

So, what can you do?

Are you ready to make some changes?

Let's Talk Tofu

How to make the most of your tofu experience

Work with us!

Know Your Impact

Energy Bites

​Vanilla Coconut Bites

​Maple Nut Bars​

Raw Doughnut Holes​

Categories

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Vanilla Coconut Bites

Maple Nut Bars

Raw Doughnut Holes