Our Signature Brain Bowls
Our shop opens every Monday until Wednesday at 12pm. Bowls are delivered or available for pickup every Friday.
Food that feeds our mind, body, and soul.
I believe in using foods that are alive, which means they contain live enzymes such as fruits, vegetables, and sprouts. I believe good quality food is grown in soil that is rich in essential nutrients, free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers (such as local, non-gmo, organically grown food). I do my very best to source whole foods from local farmers. Food that is sustainable.
Proceeds of sales donated to Canadian Mental Health Association
Please note: Images are not an exact representation of the bowls.
Key ingredients
I think it is extremely important for my clients to know that we all have the capability to use whole foods as a tool to support our bodies, both physically and mentally.
When doing my menu planning, I love to use whole foods that contain B vitamins, zinc, iron, vitamin D, Omega 3 fatty acids and foods rich with antioxidant and probiotic properties. Here’s why:
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When doing my menu planning, I love to use whole foods high in B vitamins, which are important cofactors needed for energy production and the synthesis of neurotransmitters i.e.: dopamine, serotonin, melatonin. B vitamins also help to support nerve function so when I am creating my bowls, I always try to include foods like sunflower seeds, tomatoes, spinach, chia seeds, etc., to help my clients with their vitamin B intake.
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Another important component that I like to add to my bowls. It is a mineral that helps to balance our copper levels, aid in detoxification of heavy metals and is essential when balancing emotional behaviours and mood disorders.
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Using foods high in iron will help to reduce fatigue and is also a cofactor in neurotransmitter synthesis – especially dopamine. Some foods high in iron are tahini, hemp hearts, chia seeds, hearts of palm, chickpeas and avocado. You will always see one or more of these tasty ingredients in my bowls!
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This vitamin plays an important role in helping to reduce neuroinflammation so I always include foods like wild salmon, farm fresh eggs, chicken and turkey when planning out my proteins.
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I love to use whole foods high in omega-3 fatty acids because it is extremely beneficial for proper function of the nervous system. Omega 3’s are essential for the development and maintenance of the brain, aid in balancing out our moods and support our cognitive functions. Whole foods high in omega-3 fatty acids are clean oils such as avocado oil, flaxseed oil or olive oil, fatty cold-water fish like salmon, halibut, trout and mackerel, vegetables like brussel sprouts and grass-fed beef.
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I include a lot of antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body.
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With each meal, I include a side of probiotic rich, fermented foods such as kimchi or sauerkraut. Probiotics are live bacteria that maintain the integrity of our gut, boost our immune system, and are critical for mental and emotional well-being. Clinical evidence supports the role of probiotic intervention in reducing the anxiety and stress response as well as improving our mood. Other probiotic rich foods you will see in my bowls are kombucha, kefir and miso.
