Chia seeds are loaded with fiber! You can get over 36% of your recommended daily fiber by eating just 3 Tbsp of this powerful little plant. They also give you iron, calcium, and Omega 3.

They start out as a tiny dry seed but when soaked in water or other liquid, turn into a pudding consistency and are more digestible.

INGREDIENTS (makes 2 servings)

• 1 cup plain unsweetened non-dairy milk (coconut, soy, almond, oat)

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1/2 cup raw walnuts

• 1-2 tsp vanilla, to taste

STEPS

1. Put chia seeds, milk, vanilla and spices into a bowl or jar and mix well. 

2. Let sit for 15 minutes, stirring a couple more times. 

3. Serve in two cereal bowls and top with more nutmeg, blueberries, and walnuts.

Golden Milk is so-called due to the earthy, gold turmeric spice. It is anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, and has been used in Ayurveda for centuries as a powerful medicine. Turmeric also supports digestion, immune and liver function, can help relieve joint pain, and protect your heart!

Drink Golden Milk anytime but it's especially good before bed as it aids relaxation and helps boost the immune system while sleeping.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups plain unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy, almond, oat)

• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom

• pinch of cayenne or black pepper

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

STEPS

1. Put all ingredients into a small saucepan and stir with a matcha whisk or regular whisk. 

2. Heat for 3-5 minutes over medium heat until hot, but not boiling. 

3. Whisk well and then pour into a mug.

4. Add another pinch of freshly ground nutmeg on top and enjoy. You may want to swirl your mug now and then as you drink it since the spices tend to settle.

I have so much oregano growing in my gardens! You can't have just a little oregano, because it does spread like crazy, but I love it and so do the bees. They happily swarm the pretty purple flowers in the summer.

According to the Learning Herbs website, the word oregano comes from two Greek words meaning “joy” and “mountains.” In Greek mythology, oregano was created by Aphrodite and grown in her garden on Mount Olympus. Oregano loves to grow in hot conditions with well-drained soil. You can guess that it thrives in Greece’s sunny climate.

Oregano is not only delicious in pasta, it also makes a tasty medicinal tea, oil,  essential oil, tincture, or salve. It is good for infections (bacterial/fungal), cold/stagnant digestion, sore throat, cold fevers, lung congestion, delayed menses, and intestinal parasites.

INGREDIENTS

I love drinking oregano tea and find it both soothing and lively. It has a mild, green oregano flavor when the leaves are young. The more mature the leaves are, the stronger the taste.

• 2-4 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves or 1 tsp dried oregano leaves

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

STEPS

1. Add oregano to a tea cup or mug.

2. Bring water to boiling.

3. Add boiled water to cup and let steep for 10 minutes. You can leave in the leaves or strain them out.

4. Add honey to taste if desired.