03/17/2026
March is the transition month as we leave the wintery cold Minnesota weathers, our bodies also need the transition and warming foods to stay in line with the laws of nature.
🌻GREEN: Foods green in color support the function of the Liver. Leafy, bitter greens, dandelion, spinach, mustard greens, kale- these are all foods high in antioxidants as well.
◦ In TCM: They help nourish Liver Blood as well as move Stagnant Liver Qi.
🌻BITTER: Bitter and slightly spicy foods are great for reducing inflammation and removing dampness. Ginger, garlic, onions, turmeric and cayenne pepper are considered “warming” and “moving” .. Careful not to eat too much of this food as it can cause a build up of heat to accumulate.
🌻SOUR: Sour foods help move Liver Qi Stagnation and provide a mild, daily detox for the Liver. Lemons, limes, grapefruit, sauerkraut, and vinegar are great options to aid the Liver.
🌻FERMENTED: (my favorite) Are amazing at boosting the immune system and promote smooth digestion. Sauerkraut and Kimchi are great for sides of meals which will also help your digestive enzymes.
🌻SOUPS: Especially on snow days like today, soups are the easiest and the most comforting during the Minnesota weather. Miso, congee, broth based soups are efficient in nourishment and balancing yin and yang energies. Bone broth bases contain glutathione which helps boost immune function, lining your intestines, as well as detoxes the body from viruses, bacteria, fungus, EMF exposure, etc.
Do you have any of these in your pantry? My grandma made us some homemade sauerkraut.. 😋 Mmm, mmm, good!
