Carly's Wellness Kitchen

Gorgeous tomato bounty I just gleaned from my parents garden. Dad has a green thumb!

Morning kraut situation. . . .

Strawberry oat muffins a la @cookieandkate!

It’s been a quiet few months over here on Instagram, but life has never been more exciting. I’m 22 weeks pregnant. Our little family is growing, with a baby girl expected in November. Pregnancy has felt like a full on free fall. So much newness, so much unknown, so much excitement/fear/discomfort/euphoria/joy/self discovery. My body changes weekly, sometimes daily. My mood and emotions exist in such intensity. My love for this little human growing inside me is stronger than I could have ever imagined possible. Excited to share more as the journey continues to unfold.

This weekend we ate the rainbow at the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic in Oakland. On the menu was root veg hash, ratatouille, massaged kale salad with lemon tahini dressing, and berry green smoothie. Class made possible by a generous grant from @healingkitchens

Always wanted to learn about sauerkraut, kimchi, and other fermented foods? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Join me May 22nd at Berkeley's Hana Holistic for an evening of fermentation. I'll talk all about the benefits of fermented foods (especially the benefits to the immune system and gut health!) and teach you how to DIY. You'll also get to sample a bunch of homemade ferments and take home a packet of recipes to start you on your way to fermentation fun at home. Pre-registration requi...red. $35. Hope to see you there!!!

MUST READ: Tech bros ‘discovering’ that anorexia makes you hyper-focused and euphoric is the dumbest trend of 2019. "What’s most interesting is how this group acts as though they’re disrupting the way we consume food. They’re not disrupting the way we consume food. They’re just doing the same crap women have been working to stop doing for years."... https://www.washingtonpost.com//12368e2c-5ba2-11e9-842d-7d"

Come learn the art and science of fermentation with me Hana Holistic next month.

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Here’s a crazy fun fact for you: At least 60% of your immune system is located in your gut!!! ~~~ What this means for your health: Promoting balanced and diverse gut microbiota is a foundation for supporting a strong immune system . We can do this with FOOD! Fermented foods act as probiotics, delivering friendly microbes to your gut and fiber-rich foods supply probiotics (food for those bugs!). Our microbiome is like a garden, one that responds so well to loving care and te...nding. Fermented foods show up in traditional diets around the world and are a fabulous tool in the #foodmedicine toolbox for strengthening gut, immune, and overall health. Plus they taste amazing and are really easy to make! ~~~ Ready to #takeittothetable? Come join me and @biofueloasis for a hands-on fermentation class on Saturday, February 9th 2-3:30pm. Learn how to make delicious, gut-supportive fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, pickled vegetables, and beet kvass. You’ll get to sample a variety of fermented foods and even make your own to take home. All the info can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fermentation-gut-health-and-th . . . #culinarynutrition #plantbased #fermentation #berkeleyclasses #berkeley #oakland #nutrition #sauerkraut #guthealth #immunesystem #kimchi #eattonourish #pickles #kitchenwisdom #traditionalfoods #foodheals

IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTION: I'm a huge proponent of BELLY BREATHING when it's time to eat. This practice activates the vagus nerve, which runs from your belly to your brain. Stimulating the vagus nerve through this deep belly breathing sends signals through the whole body that it's safe to relax and calm down. It tells the body that it is time for rest and digest mode (as opposed to fight or flight mode - our stress response). WHY IT'S IMPORTANT:... When we eat when we're stressed, digestion and absorption are down-regulated. When our body thinks it's struggling for survival, blood is shunted away from the digestive organs and out towards the major muscle groups. We've got to be able to run away from that lion after all! HERE's HOW: Belly breathing is a practice in which you breathe deeply into the abdomen, expanding the abdominal wall and sending space throughout the mid region. Imagine that a straw runs from your nose to a balloon inside your belly. As you breathe in, that balloon fills up. As you breath out, the balloon deflates. MY RECOMMENDATION: - 10 belly breaths before meals - 5 belly breaths halfway through your meals - 5 belly breaths after meals Here's a fun and fast read about the vagus nerve if you want more info: http://mentalfloss.com//6/9-nervy-facts-about-vagus-nerve

Home from the most amazing five days cooking for @Youdesignyou’s #brandstrongretreat. A group of incredible female entrepreneurs gathered in the desert for days of deep self reflection, 2019 planning, and business coaching with the BEST coach ever, Nina Kauffman. Truly this woman has a gift. You should all check out her Brand Strong Masterclass, which was such a game changer for my business. ~~~ Here’s part of the spread for my Buddha Bowl lunch: tamari baked tofu and thyme r...oasted delicatta squash. This was served with quinoa, garlicky sautéed greens, sauerkraut, and sesame ginger sauce. ~~~ It was so fun getting to feed these women I so admire and provide the nourishment to fuel this deep work. Thank you for this opportunity @youdesignyou!!! . . . #culinarynutrition #eattonourish #nourishing #foodheals #nutritionist #onthetable #healthsupportive #nutritious #culinarywellness #culinaryinspiration #plantbased #bayareachef #eeeeeats #wholefood #organic #vegan #plantpower #inspiredbynature #nourishyourself #holistichealth #eattherainbow #healingwithfood #vegetarian #foodmedicine #cheflife #hellophytonutrients #balance #personalchef See more