11/17/2025
๐Don't Forget Your Sides
This is an invitation to be more intentional during the fall and winter seasons.
- Reduced Sunlight: These seasons typically see reduced sunlight, which can affect mood and vitamin D levels. Consuming vitamin-rich foods can help combat seasonal mood swings.
- Immune Support: A strong immune system is particularly important in colder months. Antioxidants from vitamins like C and A can help bolster immune defenses.
- Mood Regulation: Nutrients like magnesium are vital for mental health, helping to manage stress and anxiety levels during the darker months.
Tips::
-A great way to support a vitamin and mineral enriched diet is with your sides! Tonight the green beans were the star of the show, providing essential nutrients like folate, which helps regulate mood hormones and can lower levels of homocysteine that interfere with serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Other beneficial components include vitamins C and A, which act as antioxidants to protect the brain, and magnesium and potassium, which can help manage stress hormones.
๐ Quick And Easy Asian Style Green Beans Recipe
1. Sautรฉ the beans. Heat a wok, skillet or non-stick pan, over medium-high heat then add the sesame oil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
*I used fresh green beans (that little crunch is worth the extra effort).
* Sauce:
1. Chilli Oil
2. Garlic
3. Soy Sauce
4. Sesame Oil
5. Ginger
6. Dark Soy Sauce
7.Japanese Togarashi
Seasoning Blend
2. Make the sauce and toss with beans. Combine all the sauce ingredients together then pour over the green beans.Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Delicious!!!!
The Holistic Practitioner ๐