A Documentary Series Exploring Powerful
Medicinal Foods For The Diseases Of Our Time
A Documentary Series Exploring Powerful Medicinal Foods For The Diseases Of Our Time
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heal your body with food
With the power of nature’s own pantry, you can address some of the most critical health concerns of our times… autoimmune diseases, heart challenges, chronic pain and discomfort, depression, weight struggles, diabetes, Alzheimer’s… even cancer.
This inspiring and transformative culinary series delves into the most potent food medicines known to humanity – the collective wisdom of countless generations of our ancestors.
We will show you step-by-step how to create plant-based healing recipes that target specific health conditions and vital systems within your body.
Imagine your favorite cooking show, but with medicinal foods and a deep dive into the origins and health benefits of each ingredient.
You will meet a remarkable group of people – farm to table chefs, herbalists, wild food foragers, small farmers, natural doctors, holistic nutritionists and more… who will guide you in transforming your kitchen into a sacred table of wellness.
These natural power dishes, steeped in ancient knowledge, have been overshadowed by modern pharmaceuticals that prefer to keep you away from the healing power resting on your own kitchen table. That all changes now. Delight your palate and heal your body with the secrets of our forebears, all in this stirring new series.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER
in healing kitchen:
EPISODE 1:
The Forgotten Secrets of Food
In this first episode, we dive into the infinite possibilities of food as medicine, and unpack our dire need to reconnect with nature. We explore why nutrition is barely taught in medical schools, the importance of eating nutrient-dense foods, and how to engage our senses to connect with the meals that nourish us. You’ll discover how to eat well on any budget, the fundamental role that small farmers play in our health, and the vital importance of eating seasonally and living with the Earth’s cycles. You’ll get the recipes for a succulent superfood-packed fruit bowl, a traditional Asian bitter gourd dish, and mouthwatering medicinal mushroom tacos with epazote. Hungry yet?
EPISODE 2:
A Happy Gut: Recipes for Nourishing Your Inner Ecosystem
In Episode 2, featured experts offer their unique perspectives on gut health and how to support the trillions of beneficial microbes that live inside you. They also share their tips for how to avoid hidden antibiotics and pesticides in your food and water. Recipes include an Indian fasting food from the Ayurvedic tradition, a Japanese macro plate filled with essential micronutrients, a nourishing tea for peace and tranquility, and a superfood soup that removes harmful toxins and pathogens from your digestive tract.
EPISODE 3:
Cooking for Immunity: Strengthening Defenses with Flavorful Fare
Your immune system never gets any time off, so it’s vital that we feed it the things it loves! Episode 3 examines the miraculous capacity of specific foods and herbs to balance and fortify our immunity. Experts discuss non-specific immune function and its vital role in our defense against disease, and share immune-boosting recipes and herbs; including a nourishing mineral broth for any season, a potent fire cider for fighting cold and flu, an Indian “heal-all” spice, a simple and effective herbal cough syrup, and a warming Thai soup loaded with medicinal mushrooms and spices.
EPISODE 4:
Cognitive Cuisine: Brain-Boosting Dishes from Antiquity
Episode 4 explores the best foods and herbs for supporting optimal brain health and mental wellness. One of our chefs will share a touching healing story of how he overcame his own traumatic brain injury. Like all the episodes, this one is loaded with delicious recipes – you’ll learn a much beloved culinary spice known as the “herb of remembrance,” a savory delicacy featuring medicinal mushrooms, an alternative greens pesto, a sweet superfood treat for preventing cognitive decline, a guilt-free snack loaded with healthy fats and nutrients, and a pantry first-aid remedy for migraine headaches.
EPISODE 5:
Heart-Smart Menus: Time-Tested Recipes for Cardiovascular Care
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is known as “The Emperor Organ,” because it holds vast intelligence and governs the function of the rest of your body. In Episode 5, our doctors and herbalists shine a light on some of the most potent plant compounds for supporting cardiovascular health, and also share some Eastern wellness practices for strengthening the heart. The incredible recipes in this episode include a restorative, heart-healing beet and nettle broth, delectable syrups made with heart allies such as hawthorne, rose, lemon balm and blackberries, a colorful rainbow kale salad, and a morning oatmeal like you’ve never had it before.
EPISODE 6:
Zest & Zen: formulas for Better Sleep & Boundless Energy
Is there a secret to achieving more restorative sleep and vital energy – you bet there is. Episode 6 dives into potions for better zzz’s as well as a delicious and low calorie pre-bed snack to calm the body down. We also unpack how hidden infections can lead to fatigue, and show you how to heal these imbalances with herbs and nutrition. The experts discuss the dangers and negative effects of fad diets that encourage calorie and carbohydrate restriction. Recipes and remedies include a pre-bedtime herbal brew for restful slumber, a time-honored flower known to calm the nerves, an energy-boosting snack loaded with plant-based pick-me-ups, an irresistible sweet potato curry stew, a midday dessert smoothie for sustainable fuel, and dreamweaver truffles.
EPISODE 7:
Food Fighters: Crafting Anti-Cancer Meals
In Episode 7, we take a gentle look at cancer, and how our relationship to our food and to our community makes a huge difference in the prevention and treatment of this disease. Experts and survivors share their personal healing stories and we break down the medicinal benefits of the brassicaceae family of vegetables, the power of chlorophyll, and the vital role of healthy, pesticide-free soil. Recipes include a refreshing green juice loaded with potent phytochemicals, a “flavanoid burst” syrup to add to smoothies, antioxidant-rich mocktails, a must-try superfood salad, a nourishing rice dish featuring 7 superstar herbs, and a savory gluten-free pasta with medicinal mushrooms.
EPISODE 8:
Beauty in a Bowl: Recipes for Skin & Hair Health
Offering insights on natural beauty and aging gracefully, Episode 8 reveals how the food and plants you put on your body are just as important as those you put in your body. With a special segment on the invaluable role of bees, this episode is your roadmap to radiating from the inside out. Recipes include homemade topical serums and rinses that work wonders for your skin and hair, a detox soup for your organs and skin, a dessert that nourishes your skin and nails, time-tested remedies for scrapes, cuts, burns and rashes, and a raw veggie pasta dish loaded with phytonutrients and longevity benefits.
EPISODE 9:
Spice of Life: Healing Hormones & Enhancing Intimacy
Did you know that eating nutrient-dense foods can support your hormone and reproductive health? Episode 9 explores which specific ingredients can boost sexual function, homemade aphrodisiacs, and the forgotten art of elixir-craft (we explore why women around the world are beginning to re-embrace this powerful practice). Recipes include a traditional, fertility-boosting African stew, nourishing hormone-balancing teas featuring feverfew, raspberry leaf and tulsi, a “womb-loving latte” that’s especially beneficial for menopausal women, and an sensual “union elixir” for boosting intimacy and enhancing romance.
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In these 9 episodes, we will be cooking with you using a vast array of easily accessible, plant-based ingredients. Exploring the science behind why they are so good for you, while also delving into the rich culinary history that underscores each delectable morsel.
You will leave this rare experience with all the tools and wisdom you need to turn your kitchen into a sanctuary of healing, nourishment, and joy.
Here are some of the preeminent herbalists, Chefs, Nutritionists & Doctors in The Healing Kitchen:
Marysia Miernowska
Brigitte Mars
Tieraona
Low Dog
Alan Chang
April Punsalan
Regina Kankinza
Jacqui Wilkins
Justin Booher
Kat Mackinnon
Mindy Green
Meena Julapalli
Mitten Lowe
Hannah Weber
Mark DeRespinis
Ashley Koff
Maria Kelly
Michael diaz
De Leon
Michael Heim
Tara Lanich-Labrie
Emily Ruff
WiBi Ashley
Ella Murphy
Katie Hess
Nazdira Cuevas
Shane Schoolman
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