Winter Solstice Blessing:
May you find peace, faith, and strength in the promise of the winter solstice. 

As we celebrate around the warming hearth and with grounding practices, it is a nice time to think about the powerful role foods can play in our health. Today, we are highlighting selenium. 
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Selenium is a trace mineral which means our bodies only need a little bit to do some pretty amazing things. In fact, consuming too much selenium chronically can be very detrimental, but getting a small dose daily offers powerful nourishing support. 
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We are on day 14 of social distancing and shelter in place during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  One of my silver linings is that I have time to get my recipes written and onto the blog.  Plus, I have time to make and test them!  I have been desiring something rich and delicious and also know that my nervous system is not up for any non-whole food sweetener.  When I am in this place of sensitive digestion, emotions, and energy, the most nourishing sweetener for me is dates.  

​Dates are nourishing to the spleen (meridian) and boast lots of other vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, thiamine and complex of vitamin B, folate, vitamin C and vitamin E, vitamin K, along with minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.  Not bad for supporting overall health right now!  I also use high quality raw cacao powder in this recipe.  Cacao is rich in magnesium, iron, potassium, and zinc.  I notice that when I am craving chocolate, that what I am truly needing is minerals and particularly magnesium!  The cacao butter is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, a great support for the nervous system and for absorbing minerals.  Last, but not least, I add sprouted pecan pieces for crunch, protein, and overall deliciousness!