Are you feeling cold most of the time?

Most women I treat in my clinic are often feeling cold or have cold hands and feet most of the time, here are a list of warming foods. Keep in mind to eat more cooked foods, soups and stews and avoid ice drinks (especially if the weather is on the cool side)

Warming food: if you are often and easily cold while others feel comfortable,the food below should help.

Dates, figs, cherries, dried fruits, alcohol (1 glass of wine is enough!)
Parsnip, mustard greens, winter squash, sweet potato, kale, onion, garlic, leeks
Black beans, adzuki bean, lentil, oat, spelt, quinoa, sunflower & sesame seeds, walnut, chestnut,
Lamb, turkey, beef, pork, anchovy, chicken, mussel, trout, salmon, butter
Ginger, cinnamon, basil, rosemary, fennel, dill, anise, caraway, cumin, chive, scallion, cayenn.

Clara Cohen, registered Acupuncturist in Coquitlam and Port Moody
Acupuncture on St John's street, Port Moody