ABOUT Shina
At one time, I was working in a fast-paced environment with a high-pressure, yet successful career as a marketing art director. My health was not my immediate focus as I continued to meet deadlines while life passed me by. It was only as the result of a serious car accident that I was introduced to the healing benefits of Pilates and yoga. I immediately developed a passion for healthy living and over time, my yoga practice grew deeper and of greater importance in my life.
During my yoga teacher training, I was introduced to the principles of Ayurveda and found my life’s true calling. This ancient tradition emphasizes a balanced lifestyle through nutritional diet, exercise and body cleansing, which results in a healthy mind, body and spirit. This passionate desire to achieve optimal health, combined with my creative talent for cooking is the foundation for Food As Medicine.
I am now a certified Ayurvedic Consultant and plant-based chef and intend to touch the lives of as many people that I can reach, so that they too may find their own life balance.
Partners
Purchasing your food from local Farmer’s Market is the best! Here are some of my favorite local farms/vendors that I source my ingredients from. If you are interested in a Farmer’s Market tour in Irvine, please email Shina@foodasmedicineoc.com
ARNETTE FARM — Fruit lady queen. You can get the best organic season fruits at her stand and amazing dried fruits without any sugar added. Love their nuts and jams as well. Must try the dried Yari Pear and persimmons.
BALTAZAR — Awesome Herbs and mushrooms.
FROGS ORGANIC BAKERY — Organic breads, sourdough and vegan croissants! The owner is the cutest French lady with the cutest French accent. You can practice your French with her.
GOLDEN SUN RANCH — Best organic Asian vegetables. Carrots taste amazing! Wide variety. Must get ginger from this farm.
JM CITRUS — Learn about avocados from Jimmy, the owner. Best quality avocados, especially the Reed Avocados during Summer.
LA ROSAS PLANTS — Feel like growing your own vegetables? Eddie at La Rosas Plants has seedlings and always friendly to provide planting tips. He also sells decorative plants.
MENO’S FARM — Basic organic seasonal vegetables and eggs. They also have a juice stand at Irvine Farmer’s Market. You can get a fresh organic green juice for only $5!
WER-MOR HONEY — Local honey with many different varieties including sage, wild flower, buckwheat and more!
SOLUTIONS FOR URBAN AG — Local non-profit farming organization that offers urban environments innovative solutions in food security, public health, ecology, workforce and education. https://www.solutionsforurbanag.org/
testimonials
“Shina really engaged the group and shared great knowledge the attendees found helpful, not just for cooking healthy, but for better lifestyle habits. I loved the hands on, casual atmosphere she created where she did Q&A while she was cooking.” Abella