GREENS & MORE GREENSBok choy is a member of the cabbage family, and renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its various health benefits. It is considered to have cooling effect on the body, helping to reduce excess heat and inflammation. It also promotes digestive health and with its high water content, helps to hydrate the body and support kidney function.
SCALLOP NOODLE BOWLThis dish is so delicious and looks attractive. The visual sets the tone for a happy meal. The scallops will support Kidney Qi while the mung bean noodles helps to detox the body and moves water. OMELETTE WITH ESCAROLEDelicious, fast and versatile, this recipe can be amended to include any vegetable left over in your refrigerator.
Eggs are a great source of protein, and represent new life. The greens will support healthy Liver function. When Liver has energy to flow, all the organs benefit.MUNG BEAN NOODLE SOUPWe love mung beans of all kinds for their ability to detox the body, help remove internal heat, promotes urination and help move stuck energy. SHITAKE TOFU SAUTEShiitake cultivation dates back to 1209, during the Song Dynasty in China. Shitake mushrooms help to balance Qi. When combined with tofu, the body is offered a meal that tonifies Qi and removes toxins. WARM EGGPLANT SALADEggplant is an excellent food that supports healhty Liver function.Add a bit of vinegar for an extra liver boost.
Soaking the eggplant in slightly salted water brings out the bitterness and limits the absorption of oil.NUTTY GINGER BARLEYChinese barley is one of those simple to store foods that carries a big dose of support for the Stomach and Spleen. By adding ginger there's an extra element of warmth that nurtures the digestive system. In TCM, we say all healing happens first through a balanced digestive system. The seeds and nuts add great Kidney support.SHRIMP OVER WARM ESCAROLEBoost your kidney Qi with a shell fish like shrimp. This simple recipe supports Kidney, Heart, Lung and Stomach. Shell fish are great for bone health, while the leafy bitter greens help the Heart and Liver.CALMING CHICKEN AND LOTUS SEED SOUPThe lotus seed and mushrooms will strengthen the Spleen and Kidney which will have a calming impact on the Heart.
