I worked as a chef for David’s spring detox retreat at the beautiful Hidden Villa in Los Altos. I am so relieved that I was able to complete my mission to deliver healthy healing cuisines to 28 beautiful yogis. At my nutrition seminar, I was able to introduce a "macrobiotic diet" which is based on our Japanese traditional way of eating & philosophy. Since it was a short period, I explained the most fundamental & powerful tool to be a healthy, balanced well being - chewing! The mouth is our vital digestive organ. The first chemical breakdown of the food we eat starts in our mouth. If you can chew more, the secretion of saliva increases. There are thousands of vital enzymes in your saliva which help your digestion, nourishing your organs, and restoring balance. However, if you don't chew properly, your stomach and many other organs have to work harder to break down larger chunks of food into smaller pieces so its easier to digest. We don't need to go to the store to buy digestive pills or enzymes. We can produce our own by chewing well. Here is the link about the article of conscious eating. http://www.greatlifeglobal.com/services/health-a-wellness-consultations/34.html I know that chewing well sounds easy to do, but it is so challenging to practice into our busy daily life. However, we could at least try and chew the first bite of every meal, and we can chew until the food becomes liquified. I think it will make a big difference. Michio Kushi, a macrobiotic teacher, said "Through what we consume, we change the quality of our body, mind, and spirit. Each of us is responsible for his or her own life and destiny. We are our own masters, and no one can chew for us." Thank you, David, for giving me the opportunity again to be on your team! It is always a great learning experience! Looking forward to working with you in spring again. Also, thank you Yasuyo and Seiya to assist me all the way through. Truly enjoyed working in the big beautiful kitchen with you! Also, all the yogis who enjoyed our food with a big smile💕 Here's the whole menu: 3/23 friday ☆ Before dinner - Sweet Vegetable soup as a welcoming drink (sweet vegetable soup is a home remedy soup to nourish the internal organs) https://wanowa.weebly.com/alternative-medicine/sweet-vegetable-drink 7pm - dinner - Vegetable creamy quinoa & brown rice risotto with probiotic chickpea miso - Green salad with creamy tahini dressing - Broccoli with tofu - tahini sauce - Apple cinnamon cup cake with blueberry sauce - Nettle tea (Cleansing & Detox) 3/24 saturday 8am - light breakfast (self-served) - Beet & cranberry shot - Rosemary gluten-free focaccia - Homemade Granola - Hard boiled eggs (optional) - Fruits - Organic herb Teas & coffee noon - lunch - Mushrooms Demi-glace stew with rice - Shungiku pesto quinoa pasta - Fresh green salad with creamy probiotic miso dressing - Cucumber salad - Matcha mousse with strawberry sauce - Mugwort tea (Cleansing & Detox) 3pm- snack - Home made trail mix - Sliced apples with Umesu https://wanowa.weebly.com/alternative-medicine/umesu-eliminator-for-toxins 7pm - dinner - Gluten-free noodles with homemade ramen broth - Nitamago (flavored boiled egg) can be topping - optional - Marinated tomatoes & corn for toppings on the ramen - Vegan Kale bacon for topping on the ramen - Gluten-free vegan strawberry shortcake - Nettle tea (Cleansing & Detox) 3/25 sunday 8am - light breakfast (self-served) - Gluten-free noodle with wakame, cauliflower rice, and greens - Rice & barley miso risotto with vegetables using dried shiitake mushroom broth - Boiled eggs (optional) - Fresh fruits - Mugwort tea (Cleansing & Detox) 12:30pm - brunch - Probiotic Japanese Kenchinjiru (hot savory vegetable stew) - Vegetable sushi rolls - Marinated beets salad with probiotic Amazake dressing - Mango pudding - Burdock with mint tea (Cleansing & Detox) All food was 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and organic. Following David's request, I included boiled eggs using fresh eggs from Hidden Villa as an option.🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚 Here's the website of David Cho. http://www.choyoga.com
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