Have you decided to make simple changes to support your long-term health goals? Smart decision! Deep down, you know that when it comes staying well and avoiding illness and disease, quick hacks or shortcuts are not the real answer.

The Secret? Temperature!

One easy shift that can create big changes is the way you approach your diet. Sure, you can make better choices by reducing sugar, fat, and excessive amounts of the “wrong” foods, but here’s one sneaky culprit that is easy to address—temperature. That’s right! When it comes to eating and drinking, temperature matters. Continually eating raw foods and downing cold drinks creates a huge drain on your Qi—your energy source for all your body’s functions—and asks your body to work way too hard to digest all you are giving it.

Are your meals composed mainly of cold cuts, salads, iced drinks, and other cold foods? Before your stomach can even begin to digest these things, it has to call up enough of your body’s Qi to warm or “cook” what you’ve just eaten. Then, additional energy is required to start digesting what’s sitting in your stomach. Feeling sluggish after eating, or feeling bloated and belching a lot are signs that your body is unhappy with your diet. If your body is expressing any of these signs, or you simply feel off, we highly recommend this simple shift in your diet. 

Soup Is Not Just for Dinner!

Expand your definition of soup! Most people correlate soup with a cold Winter meal. Sure soups are warming during the cold weather, but “soups” are not just for dinner and can be eaten year round! Try baked apples or warm barley with goji berries for breakfast or your favorite cooked vegetables for lunch. In Spring and Summer, grill vegetables and place them over a bed of toasted quinoa, topped with crispy chick peas. By eating warming foods throughout the year, you can reduce the amount of energy needed for digestion, and instead, allow your body to store energy for other purposes.

Make the Shift!

The quality of your Qi in Winter will determine how easily you transition into Spring. We are slowly making the Winter to Spring transition. See what happens when you include nourishing soups and warming foods on a daily basis. Try this lifestyle shift for two weeks. See what kinds of benefits you notice.

Keep Exploring!

Visit our recipe section to expand your menu options or get creative and cook up something new to try!

Join us for Spring Harmony 2025, a week-long program dedicated to renewing your body, mind, and Spirit so you can step into the Spring season with a renewed sense of growth and opportunity. Dates: March 23-30, 2025. Register today!