Holistic Health & Nutrition
Managing the tensions between modern living and our natural physical dispositions is a challenge. Because of the natural dispositions that your body may have to certain external influences, making it imperative for you to take your nutrition and holistic wellness seriously.
Within the Healthy Nutrition category of our Healthy Hildegard posts, you will find practices and resources to help you maintain a healthy relationship with your body by using the philosophies of Hildegard von Bingen. At Healthy Hildegard, we strive to navigate the different dimensions of our lives with a healthy perspective on weight management and holistic health. Continue reading below to learn more about nutrition inspired by Saint Hildegard of Bingen.
Lemon Ginger Salad Dressing
This lemon ginger salad dressing has a flavor profile that is both refreshing and spicy. And, it’s a light way to season a cold salad on a warm day. Add some honey to balance a naturally bitter taste. But, have no fear, Hildegard of Bingen was a big proponent of the health benefits related to bitter tasting foods and bitters. Lemon Ginger Salad Dressing…
Ginger Cucumber
Our dad used to make a variation of this ginger cucumber dish as an appetizer. He used a combination of cucumbers, vinegar, pepper and spices, and left it in the refrigerator as a snack before meals. He called his dish concombres, which is really just the French word for cucumbers. Ginger Cucumber, Pickled in Vinegar The…
Ginger Limeade
The combination of ginger and lime culminates in a flavor profile that is both refreshing and spicy. A cold glass of ginger limeade tastes great on a warm summer day. Add some agave nectar and a lime leaf to improve the naturally bitter taste. Keep in mind, Hildegard of Bingen was a big proponent of the…
Thai Ginger Chicken Soup
Thai Ginger Chicken Soup, also known as Tom Kha Gai is a healthy classic, using Thai ginger (also know as galanga). It’s a light soup that’s perfect for summer, and it’s easy to prepare at home. We think Hildegard of Bingen would have included this meal in a balanced Medieval diet. Thai Ginger Chicken soup (Tom…
Rose Hip Benefits and Remedies
Rosehip (also spelled Rose Hip) is the fruit of a wild rose plant commonly found in Europe, Asia, the United States, and Canada. Also known as Rose Haw or Rose Hep, rose hips are typically cranberry-sized red-orange berries that form in clusters after the plant blooms. What are Rose Hips / Dog Rose (Rosa Canina)…
What Foods are Bitter?
The trend toward avoiding bitter tasting foods in favor of mild, savory and sweet flavors has wider implications. Many of us suffer from digestive weakness, heartburn, bloating, and metabolic conditions.
Tabbouleh Salad Recipe with Spelt
This fresh tabbouleh salad recipe is full of simple yet vivid flavors. It replaces bulgar wheat, a whole grain ingredient in a traditional tabbouleh salad recipe, with whole grain spelt. The spelt berry is larger and denser than bulgar and contributes to a chunkier overall texture.
Lacto Fermented Carrots and Ginger
This lacto fermented carrots and ginger recipe is a good fit for a Paleo diet and for a Medieval diet. The medium of lacto fermented carrots provides yet another easy way to take the sometimes bitter pill of ginger. But, have no fear, Hildegard of Bingen was a big proponent of the health benefits related to bitter tasting foods and…
Ginger Turmeric Tonic
This ginger turmeric tonic incorporates ancient eastern medicine with Medieval medical treatments. Hildegard of Bingen was a big fan of ginger, particularly for its warming qualities to promote a balance of bodily humors. In Ayurveda, turmeric is believed to balance the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha). Not surprisingly, Hildegard of Bingen medicine has strong influences from…
Vegan Fennel Soup Recipe
This easy fennel soup recipe is a perfect way to liven up your palate with the crisp, fresh flavor of fennel. Served cold, it is a great dish for a summer picnic or to entice spring into your kitchen a bit early, but it can also be a lovely dish for those cold winter nights…
Spelt Coffee
First, we’ll look at different ways to roast spelt. After our spelt is roasted, we’ll look at some different ways to prepare a cup of spelt coffee.
Spelt Coffee Cake
This delicious variation of spelt coffee cake comes straight from Germany. It’s easy to make and includes a couple of healthy twists to traditional coffee cake that make it a bit healthier without compromising that familiar melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon flavor of coffee cake. Because we are using spelt flour, which is whole-grain, we get the benefit…